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No. A ziggurat is a type of stepped pyramid common in South America.
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Ziggurats were not priests, but rather ancient Mesopotamian temple towers that were dedicated to various gods and used for religious purposes, including worship, sacrifices, and ceremonies. The term "ziggurat" does not refer to a specific god but to the structure itself.
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Who were the only people allowed inside ziggurats?
The people allowed inside ziggurats were the priests that were assigned to take care of the building. They were not places of worship, they were the house of the god.
Did anyone live in ziggurats?
No, the ziggurats were built as temples for Sumerian gods.
Why were the Ziggurats built?
for a cities patron god
Who discovered the Ziggurats?
Ziggurats as structures were not actually discovered by anyone. There are many scattered throughout ancient Mesopotamia dating from around 2900 B.C. The ziggurats were part of temples complexes and the site of many religious rituals and were typically only accessible by priests.
Who was the Egyptian god of priests?
There is no god of priests, only a god of mummification, Anubis.
What is the name of the temples bult in Sumer to worship their god in?
ziggurats
Who could enter the ziggurat?
The Sumerians used the Ziggurats for worshiping the gods. Because the priests were so close to the gods and were meant to worship them, only the priests could enter. Not even the kings were allowed in!
Who appealed to the gods for the well-being of everyone and lived in the ziggurats?
There the priests and rulers appealed to the gods for the well-being of the city-state.
Who went to the ziggurats?
Ziggurats were enormous holy structures from ancient Mesopotamia that served as, essentially, temples on platforms. Of all the social classes in ancient Mesopotamian society, only priests were allowed to go on to the ziggurat or enter any of the rooms at its base.
What were ziggurats used for?
Ziggurats were temples.Like many ancient people, the ancient Sumerians believed that powerful gods lived in the sky. They built huge structures, called ziggurats, with steps climbing up to the top. Religious ceremonies were held at the very top. People left offerings of food and wine. The priests enjoyed these offerings, as the gods could not eat for themselves.The Ziggurat was built in the center of town. It was the center of daily life. Except for festivals, which, for the most part, were gloomy things, the Ziggurat courtyard was gay and lively. You might see an artist painting, a boy racing by on his way to school, someone milking a cow or making a basket.From the top of the Ziggurat, you could see the protective wall built about the entire town, and over the wall to the farmlands beyond.
What was the name of the Sumerian temple?
The temples were called Ziggurats! The answer came from one of Mrs.O's students. BLUE CREW Answer: ZIGGURATS
Is a ziggurat still used today?
Yes, ziggurats are still used today but they are not called the same thing. Since ziggurats are like temples/worships for God, what comes to my mind are churches. We go to church for special learning's of God's life, and for praying, and to talk to God. Hope this helped(:
