Mesopotamian Cosmic Geography

Mesopotamian Cosmic Geography Volume 1 provides a comprehensive analysis of how ancient civilizations viewed the physical universe. Wayne Horowitz examines Sumerian and Akkadian texts to detail the structures of heaven, earth, the underworld, and subterranean waters. This history and cosmology study explores how these beliefs remained relatively constant over 2,500 years, despite contradictions across different literary and mythological sources.

The text analyzes the Babylonian Map of the World alongside various astronomical and astrological records. By investigating the boundaries of the universe and the roles of the gods, this work of archaeology and science clarifies the diverse perspectives found in ancient Near East records. This scholarly volume serves as a vital resource for those studying Middle East religion and the history of ideas regarding early space science.