Question

why were temples targeted

Answer 1

Answer:

Rich temples were targeted first when one ruler attacked another's kingdom, because large temples were built to demonstrate power and resources.

Answer 2

It was the trend to demonstrate power and resources by building large temples. The rulers often invested a lot in the decoration and maintenance of the temples. So the foreign conquerors made them target first. Invaders targeted the temples because they had valuable things. They also did this to show the ruler that they are not capable of defending their kingdom.