Death And Afterlife In Sumerian Beliefs

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Our knowledge of Mesopotamian afterlife beliefs comes from literary texts recorded on cuneiform clay tablets.

Cuneiform clay tablets represent one of the most significant archaeological achievements, shedding light on the development of human civilization. Mesopotamia was the place where the first cities, writing systems, and complex social structures were created.

These clay tablets, covered with cuneiform writing, became a valuable source of knowledge about the daily life of the inhabitants of this region, as well as their beliefs. Most of this material is Sumerian.

According to Sumerian belief, after death, people would embark on a journey to the Underworld, a gloomy and unpleasant realm of existence. It was a dark, dusty land where the bread did not taste good, their garments were made of only feathers to protect them from the cold, and the water to drink was distasteful.

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