Mesopotamian himri Carasobarbus luteus â” Overview. Mesopotamian Himri learn more about names for this taxon. Add to a collection. Overview. Mesopotamia is a historical region in Western Asia situated within the Tigrisâ“Euphrates river system, in modern days roughly corresponding to most of Iraq, Kuwait, parts of Northern Saudi Arabia, the eastern parts of Syria, Southeastern Turkey, and regions along the Turkishâ“Syrian and Iranâ“Iraq borders. The Sumerians and Akkadians (including Assyrians and Babylonians) dominated Mesopotamia from the beginning of written history (c. 3100 BC) to the fall of Babylon in 539 BC, when it was conquered by the Mesopotamian art and architecture, the art and architecture of the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations. The name Mesopotamia has been used with varying connotations by ancient writers. Ur-Nanshe, king of Lagash, Sumeria, wearing a traditional kaunakes, limestone relief, c. 2500 bce; in the Louvre, Paris. © Photos.com/Jupiterimages. It has been thought that the rarity of stone in Mesopotamia contributed to the primary stylistic distinction between Sumerian and Egyptian sculpture. Ancient Mesopotamian Architecture. Major Monuments in Mesopotamian Art. Temples. Palaces. Walls. Tombs. Ceramics in Mesopotamian Art. Mesopotamian Metallurgy. Mesopotamian Sculpture. Painting in Mesopotamian Art. Characteristics of paintings. The lowlands of Mesopotamia cover a fertile plain, but its inhabitants had to face the dangers of invasions, extreme weather, droughts, and wild animal attacks. Their art reflects both their adaptation to and fear of these natural forces, as well as their military conquests. Go to new website Home » Carasobarbus luteus (Mesopotamian himri). Carasobarbus luteus. Scope: Global. Common Name(s): English. â“ Mesopotamian himri. Synonym(s): Barbus luteus (Heckel, 1843)..