Ziggurats Research Paper
Ziggurats
Ziggurats, a type of temple and/or temple complexes, were first built in Sumerian cities. The temples were built on top of high platforms in the center of the city. Although no one has exactly figured out why they were built or what their purpose was, they likely connected with the religion of the time for use of worship or dedication. One of the most famous ziggurats was built in the Sumerian state of Ur and was built under the reign of king Ur-Nammu to honor the mood-god, Sin.
Religion The Sumerians believed in many gods, however they believed that one of the gods was superior to all the others. The belief is called henotheism. The Sumerians also gave their gods anthropomorphic characteristics. Anthropomorphism is presenting a god or gods in a humanly way. Sumerians were most likely the first to record their beliefs.
Religion in Sumerian society was overall fairly established by each city state. It also intertwined …show more content…
They grew many crops as well as raised animals. These included barley, chickpeas, lentils, where, onion, garlic, cattle, sheep , goats, and pigs.
Trade Partners: The Sumerians traded widely for precious jewels and such throughout the Persian gulf. Some places included Anatolia, modern day Afghanistan, modern day Bahrain, and even the Indus Valley. The amount of wood was small throughout all of Mesopotamia, so the Sumerians often traded with modern day Lebanon who was known for their cedar.
Sources of Income: Most of the Sumerians income came from farming. However, Sumerians used some slaves as weaver, pressers and millers for other goods. Sumerian potters painted pots with cedar oil and used precious jewels the bargained for to bedeck the pottery. They would then sell the pottery and profit from
Ziggurats, a type of temple and/or temple complexes, were first built in Sumerian cities. The temples were built on top of high platforms in the center of the city. Although no one has exactly figured out why they were built or what their purpose was, they likely connected with the religion of the time for use of worship or dedication. One of the most famous ziggurats was built in the Sumerian state of Ur and was built under the reign of king Ur-Nammu to honor the mood-god, Sin.
Religion The Sumerians believed in many gods, however they believed that one of the gods was superior to all the others. The belief is called henotheism. The Sumerians also gave their gods anthropomorphic characteristics. Anthropomorphism is presenting a god or gods in a humanly way. Sumerians were most likely the first to record their beliefs.
Religion in Sumerian society was overall fairly established by each city state. It also intertwined …show more content…
They grew many crops as well as raised animals. These included barley, chickpeas, lentils, where, onion, garlic, cattle, sheep , goats, and pigs.
Trade Partners: The Sumerians traded widely for precious jewels and such throughout the Persian gulf. Some places included Anatolia, modern day Afghanistan, modern day Bahrain, and even the Indus Valley. The amount of wood was small throughout all of Mesopotamia, so the Sumerians often traded with modern day Lebanon who was known for their cedar.
Sources of Income: Most of the Sumerians income came from farming. However, Sumerians used some slaves as weaver, pressers and millers for other goods. Sumerian potters painted pots with cedar oil and used precious jewels the bargained for to bedeck the pottery. They would then sell the pottery and profit from