7. The Royal Cemetery of Ur, Iraq
The Royal Cemetery of Ur in Iraq presents a haunting chapter of ancient Sumerian life, where attendants were sacrificed to accompany their rulers beyond death. Among brilliant treasures, the mysterious presence of “death pits” filled with those who served their leaders speaks to a chilling belief in the afterlife.
Queen Puabi’s tomb, rich with artifacts, remains a poignant reminder of a culture where power extended even into the world of the dead, shadowed by dark rituals.