======Mesopotamia======
=====Location Information=====
  * **Type:** Historical Region
  * **Location:** Western Asia (the land within the Tigris–Euphrates river system)
  * **Owner/Residents:** Ancient [[Wizards]] and [[Witches]]
  * **Key Features:** Known as the birthplace of the ancient [[Wizarding sport]] [[Creaothceann]].
=====Description and History=====
Mesopotamia is an ancient historical region of Western Asia, corresponding to modern-day Iraq, Kuwait, and parts of Syria, Turkey, and Iran. In the [[Wizarding World]], its significance lies in being the cradle of one of the earliest known and most dangerous [[Broomstick]] sports.
According to the "History of the Quidditch World Cup," Mesopotamia is the birthplace of the violent game of [[Creaothceann]] (Pottermore). In this sport, players would strap iron [[Cauldrons]] to their heads and fly around on [[Broomsticks]], attempting to catch large, charmed rocks and boulders that fell from the sky. The game was notoriously brutal and often fatal to its participants. While originating in Mesopotamia, the sport later gained popularity among [[Wizards]] in Scotland before being outlawed in 1762.
=====Role in the Story=====
Mesopotamia does not feature directly in the events of the *Harry Potter* series. Its role is purely historical, serving to expand the lore of the [[Wizarding World]] and provide context for the evolution of [[Quidditch]]. The region's connection to [[Creaothceann]] illustrates the ancient, global, and often perilous history of [[Wizarding sports]] that predated the more structured and refined game of [[Quidditch]]. This piece of history emphasizes that the desire for magical recreation on [[Broomsticks]] is an ancient one, shared by magical communities across the globe.
=====Known Areas Within=====
There are no specific magical locations, such as wizarding villages or schools, known to have existed within ancient Mesopotamia.
=====Behind the Scenes=====
The information linking Mesopotamia to the origins of [[Creaothceann]] was revealed by J.K. Rowling in her writings for the [[Pottermore]] website, specifically in the "History of the Quidditch World Cup" collection (Pottermore). In the supplementary book //[[Quidditch Through the Ages]]//, [[Creaothceann]] is mentioned as a sport popular in Scotland, but its Mesopotamian origins were not specified until the later [[Pottermore]] entry.
J.K. Rowling's choice of Mesopotamia, often referred to by historians as the "Cradle of Civilization," as the origin point for an ancient magical sport adds a layer of deep historical credibility to the lore of the [[Wizarding World]].