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.
The Mesopotamia civilization built ziggurats and used cuneiform to keep records. The ziggurats were built in the shape of terraced step pyramids and had levels that receded as they went higher.
why were ziggurats so large
The ziggurats were invented in Mesopotamia.
why were ziggurats so large
Ziggurats were ancient Mesopotamian temple structures primarily associated with the worship of deities. The people who visited ziggurats included priests and priestesses who conducted rituals and offerings, as well as worshippers seeking to connect with the gods. Additionally, those in positions of power, such as kings and nobles, often visited ziggurats to demonstrate their devotion and seek favor from the gods. The general populace might also gather around these structures for festivals and communal events.
Ziggurats were said to connect Earth and Heaven
well that's easy to explain. A ziggurat is a temple were many Sumerians went to pray to their gods.
The Sumerians built the ziggurats to please and respect their gods.
Ziggurats were first built by the Summerians in 5200 BCE.
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They used Ziggurats to worship gods and offer servings to the gods
for kings