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I've frequently heard that the Mongol invasion destroyed Iraq's ancient irrigation systems and subsequently caused the Mesopotamia region to fall from its historical prominence. Is that true and was no effort made to repair the irrigation networks after? If so, why?

by /u/jurble in /r/AskHistorians

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