... area of the Ishtar Temple" (Tablet 1 L 16-20). The ancient people of Uruk trusted in their city. It provided a strong defense, an economy, beautiful gardens, food, and religion. Four thousand five hundred years ago that was all anyone needed. People in the Iraq region always have pondered the meaning of life. This is why they believe so strongly in religion. Utanapishtim ... ...

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