A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – <\/strong>Our knowledge of Mesopotamian afterlife beliefs comes from literary texts recorded on cuneiform clay tablets.<\/p>\n Cuneiform clay tablets represent one of the <\/span>most significant archaeological achievements, shedding<\/span>\u00a0light<\/span> on the development of human civilization.<\/span> Mesopotamia<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>was the place where the first cities, writing systems, and complex social structures were created.<\/span><\/p>\n These clay tablets<\/span>, <\/span>covered<\/span> with cuneiform<\/span> writing<\/span>, became <\/span>a valuable source of knowledge about the daily life of the inhabitants of this region, as well as<\/span>\u00a0their<\/span> beliefs<\/span>. Most of this material is Sumerian.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n This is a preview of our premium article available only to members of Ancient Pages.<\/strong><\/p>\n Become a\u00a0member<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>to read more –\u00a0\u00a0Click here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n If you are\u00a0already a member<\/strong>\u00a0and have logged in to your account, you can\u00a0access the article here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n See also:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Mesopotamian God Nabu Inscribed The Human Fates Determined By The Gods<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Evil God-Bird Anzu Who Stole The Tablet Of Destiny To Control Universe And Fates Of All<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Mesopotamians Worshipped An Unusual And Peculiar-Looking Creature \u2013 Archaeology And Sacred Texts Reveal \u2013 But What Was It?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n More Premium Articles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n![\"Death](\"https:\/\/www.ancientpages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pr-deathafterlifesumer.jpg\")
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