They worshiped the gods.
They new the will of the gods.
Local Doctors
Scribes probably wrote down every important detail about the king and priest's meetings and requirements to please the god protecting the city-state.
In Egyptian Society, a priest would have been more powerful than a scribe, a slave, or a farmer.
Here's a ranking of jobs, in sumerian society Priest Farmer stone cutter potters carpenter builder merchant crafts worker
They worshiped the gods.
The most powerful priest in Rome is the Pope.
through the city ziggurat
i am not exactly so sure but i think they were people who performd religious ceremonies
Early Sumerian government was primarily controlled by a combination of priest-kings and ruling elites. The priest-kings, known as "ensi" or "lugal," held both religious and political authority, overseeing temple activities and local governance. This dual role allowed them to maintain order and manage resources, reflecting the close ties between religion and state in Sumerian society. As city-states developed, power often shifted among various leaders and influential families, but the priestly class remained central to governance.
The most famous Sumerian priest-King was Gilgamesh, who was also the legendary hero of the Epic of Gilgamesh. He ruled the city of Uruk and was believed to be two-thirds god and one-third human. His story is one of the oldest known works of literature.
They were the most powerful people in the society (leader) and they were in charge of making everyone behave in a way that would make gods happy. They were also doctors in the society. If you were sick you would call the priest.