Religion was also important, and people worshipped a number of Sumerian gods. The Sumerians worshipped thousands of gods — perhaps as many as 3,000 — from An, the Lord of the Sky, to ...

The ancient Sumerians invented writing, the wheel, arithmetic, irrigation and beer, and they worshipped a number of gods and goddesses. Skip to content All Sections ...

Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a 4,500-year-old Sumerian temple at the heart of the ancient city of Girsu, in southeastern Iraq. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

Zuism, based on the worship of Sumerian gods, registered as a religion in Iceland in 2013. But inactivity put it at risk of being de-registered by the authorities earlier this year.

Archaeologists have uncovered a sacred plaza in Iraq that was used to appease Ningirsu - a hero-god of war. Some 5,000 years ago, where people held feasts, rituals and animal sacrifices in the pit.

The Zuist religion is based on ancient Sumerian texts, ... Icelanders Convert To Religion Worshiping Sumerian Gods To Get Tax Rebate. By Ismat Sarah Mangla Published 12/08/15 AT 4:19 PM EST.

The ancient gods are depicted in procession across a 12-foot-wide panel of rock wall. Six faces can be seen, and four of the gods are identifiable—the storm god Hadad, for example, is carrying a ...

The ancient Sumerians invented writing, the wheel, arithmetic, irrigation and beer, and they worshipped a number of gods and goddesses.