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History
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 week ago

Ghosts in Ancient Mesopotamia: Just Another Aspect of Life

Ghosts were integral to Mesopotamian belief: deceased spirits required proper burial and ongoing remembrance or they could return to haunt the living.
UK news
fromenglish.elpais.com
10 months ago

Mysterious trays from Tutankhamun's tomb reopen debate about the pharaoh's funerary rites

Recent studies challenge previous interpretations of the clay trays found in Tutankhamun's tomb, suggesting they served as libation bowls for funerary rituals.
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