Eufrat
Formed by the confluence of the Karasu and Murat rivers in Turkey.
Known as part of the the Euphrates was central to the development of Ancient Mesopotamia . eufrat
The is the longest and one of the most historically significant rivers in Western Asia, stretching approximately 2,800 kilometers (1,740 miles) . Originating in the Armenian Highlands of eastern Turkey, it flows southeast through Syria and Iraq before joining the Tigris River to form the Shatt al-Arab , which empties into the Persian Gulf. Geography and Hydrology Formed by the confluence of the Karasu and