Ancient Babylonia - Zab River
Name applied to the two principal tributaries of the Tigris River. The Great
Zab, 265 mi long, rises in SE Turkey and flows generally S through Iraq to the
Tigris. The Little Zab, 250 miles long, rises in NW Iran and flows SW through
Iraq to the Tigris. Both rivers are extensively used for irrigation, flood
control on the Tigris, and hydroelectricity. Bakhma Dam on the Great Zab and Dokan
Dam on the Little Zab are among the world's highest dams.
Ancient Babylonia
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