From the very beginning, humans have understandably been preoccupied with the concepts of death and immortality. These themes are prevalent in The Epic of Gilgamesh and the Egyptian Book of the Dead. A deep concern for death permeates both Mesopotamian and Egyptian writing and architecture.
Monumental tombs such as the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the elaborate rituals surrounding mummification stand as testaments to the Egyptians' views about death and afterlife, while Gilgamesh's quest for immortality and Enkidu's description of the underworld give us insight into the Mesopotamian conception of death and the human condition.
What does this evidence teach us? In what ways did these ancient civilizations view death differently? Analyze the evidence presented, specifically the Epic of Gilgamesh, and contrast the Mesopotamian view of death with their ancient counterpart, the Egyptians.
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