ziggurat
The ancient city of Ur was Sumer's capital. I thought the city of Agade was the capital of the Sumerian empire. See link
Sumer
Sumerian City-States often fought over Land, Resources, and Water.
Ziggurats in Sumerian society served multiple important functions. Firstly, they were religious structures, acting as temples dedicated to the city's patron deities, where rituals and offerings were performed. Secondly, ziggurats functioned as administrative centers, where local governance and economic activities were managed. Lastly, they symbolized the city's power and prestige, showcasing the wealth and sophistication of the society to both its inhabitants and neighboring regions.
They were in different parts of Mesopotamia
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Temples/Ziggurats
Temples/Ziggurats
Sumerian city centers were dominated by massive temple complexes known as ziggurats, which served as both religious and administrative centers. These structures were dedicated to the city's patron deities and symbolized the city's wealth and power. Surrounding the ziggurats were various public buildings, marketplaces, and residential areas, reflecting the complex social and economic life of the Sumerians. The layout of these city centers emphasized the importance of religion and governance in Sumerian society.
Temples in Sumerian cities were not just places of worship, but also served as economic centers where goods were stored and traded. They were administrative hubs where decisions related to the city's governance and resources were made. Temples in Sumerian cities also acted as centers of learning and housed scribes and scholars who were instrumental in preserving and transmitting knowledge.
A Sumerian city-state contained of a village and a city.
The city of Ur was the ancient Sumerian's religious city.
what was trade important to sumerian city states
The Sumerian city states shared language. This is a form of communication.
Sumerian city-states fought over farmland
I guess he was. He came from Ur a Sumerian city.
It was called a ziggurat, or a pyramid. Hope I answered your question. :):)