What is the land of reeds?

The "Land of Reeds" typically refers to the marshy regions of southern Mesopotamia, particularly around the area of ancient Sumer, where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers converge. This fertile landscape was characterized by extensive wetlands filled with reeds, which played a crucial role in the livelihoods of its inhabitants, providing materials for building, weaving, and fuel. The region is also significant in history as one of the cradles of civilization, where early urban societies developed. Today, it is often associated with the modern marshlands of southern Iraq.