September
02
/ 2023
Ancient Sumerian mythology tells that Eridu, considered one of the most southern of the settlements close to the Persian Gulf, was inhabited before the flood when, according to the Sumerian King list: “ When kingship from heaven was lowered, the kingship was in Eridu, In Eridug, Alulim became king; he ruled for 28,800 years. Alaljar ruled for 3,6000 years,” but modern archaeology traces it back to what is called the Ubaid Period, 5400 BC. Eridu was regarded as a place of great religious significance, since it was the dwelling of Enki, one of the trinity of Sumerian gods, his father being the supreme god An and his brother being Enlil. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"111457","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"372","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"610"}}]] A bearded Enki gazing over the water ( Paolo
