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प्रश्न
Name the greatest contributions of the Mesopotamians in the field of architecture.
What were the greatest contributions of the Mesopotamians in the field of architecture?
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उत्तर
- The Mesopotamians introduced architectural forms such as arches, columns, domes, and vaults in the construction of buildings.
- Their temple-towers and The Hanging Garden of Babylon is a brilliant specimen of Mesopotamian architecture. This is believed to be one of the greatest contributions of Mesopotamia in the field of architecture.
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