Which outcome occurred when ancient Mesopotamians over-irrigated fields near ziggurats?

💡 Explanation

Increased soil salinity occurred with over-irrigation due to capillary action; dissolved salts rose and deposited on the surface via evaporative concentration. This caused progressive salinization, because accumulated salts poisoned the fields, therefore reduced long-term output, rather than immediate yield reduction or sedimentation.

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