Euphrates River has finally dried up and something terrifying is happening. The once mighty Euphrates River a symbol of life and civilization has suddenly vanished leaving behind the barren wasteland drought in a river that has both scientific and Biblical significance indicates that something terrible is on the way. You will remain on the edge of your seat throughout this video as we discuss the Euphrates and its drought from both scientific and cultural perspectives. Let's begin the Euphrates River one of the longest rivers in Western Asia spans over 2,800 kilometers and is considered a critical geographical feature in the region originating from the mountains of Eastern Turkey. The river flows through Syria and Iraq eventually meeting with the Tigris River and Southern Iraq to form the shat al-arab and empties itself into the Persian Gulf.