Is Italy called the cradle of civilization?

Italy is not widely regarded as the cradle of civilization. The term "cradle of civilization" is commonly associated with ancient Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent region, encompassing present-day Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, and parts of Turkey and Iran. This area is considered the birthplace of several early civilizations, including the Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian.