How would be possible for the following ancient Mesopotamian cities to be actively settled by at least 50,000 people by 2013:
1. Eridu.
2. Uruk.
3. Shuruppak.
4. Akkad.
5. Ur.
6. Nippur.
7. Sippar.
8. Ashur.
9. Nineveh.
10. Babylon.
How would these cities play a role in modern Mesopotamia?