gutium

ˈɡuːtiʊm

Definitions

1. proper noun

An ancient region in the Near East, roughly corresponding to modern-day southern Iraq and parts of Kuwait.

“The archaeologists discovered a fascinating ancient civilization in the region of Gutium.”

2. noun

A region in ancient Sumeria

“The Gutium was an important region during the Old Babylonian period.”

Synonyms

  • Mesopotamia
  • Sumeria