Question

Why were ziggurats important to the Sumerians? ) A. They offered protection from invaders. B. They were built as tombs for the kings. C.They were built as temples to honor the gods and goddesses .D.They stored scrolls that documented Mesopotamian history

Answer 1

The main reason ancient Mesopotamians built ziggurats has its roots in religious beliefs. They built them to make the temples closer to the heavens and therefore closer to the Gods. This is tied to the belief that Gods appeared on earth at the highest point in the land.

Answer 2

C.They were built as temples to honor the gods and goddesses

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