Egypt
The people of ancient Egypt practiced a polytheistic religion that involved the worship of multiple gods and goddesses, such as Ra, Osiris, and Isis. They believed in an afterlife and built elaborate tombs for their pharaohs, including the famous pyramids, which reflected their religious beliefs and the importance of the afterlife in their culture.
Mesopotamia
In Mesopotamia, the inhabitants also practiced polytheism, worshiping a pantheon of deities like Anu, Enlil, and Inanna. Additionally, Mesopotamian religion influenced the development of later faiths, as certain myths and stories from this region contributed to the narratives found in Judaism and subsequent Abrahamic religions.