Mesopotamian religion: Quick Facts

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Historical map showing ancient Mesopotamia with labeled locations of major archaeological and historical sites. Symbols and color codes indicate sites from the prehistoric era, Sumerian-Akkadian culture, Babylonian and Neo-Babylonian eras, Assyrian civilization, Hurrian era, late Persian, Greek, and Parthian eras, as well as marshland areas. The map covers the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, including present-day Iraq and surrounding areas.

Stela inscribed with the Code of Hammurabi

Black and white illustration of Marduk, the chief god of Babylon, shown standing in elaborate robes and a tall crown, with a serpent-dragon at his side.

lamassu from Dur Sharrukin, Iraq

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Namtar Bel Geshtinanna Ennugi Haia Ninshebargunu etemmu Akitu Diaries sanga ancient Egyptian religion ancient Iranian religion Syrian and Palestinian religion Anatolian religion Arabian religion hieros gamos Qedesha

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Henri Frankfort

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