In this video, we go on a journey into the Mesopotamian afterlife and explore one of humanity’s oldest recorded concepts of Hell. We'll explain what the ancient Mesopotamians (Sumerians, Akkadians, and Babylonians) believed happened after death. This is a journey into Irkalla (also called Kur), the Mesopotamian netherworld, which many historians believe was the original concept of Hell in many ancient religions of the Ancient Near East, with a history dating back over 4,000 years. Chapters: 00:00 Ancient Mesopotamian Underworld 01:31 The Journey into Irkalla 05:47 Parallels with Other Ancient Religions 🔔 *Mythos Lab* is a channel that explores mythology, religion, urban legends, and the paranormal. Subscribe for more! Thanks for watching!