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प्रश्न
This is the picture of a building in the Mesopotamian city of ur.
- Identify the building.
- What is the significance of the building?
- What do you know about the architectural contributions of the Mesopotamians?
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उत्तर
1. The Ziggurat of Ur
2. Ziggurats were temple-tower, found in the sacred area of the city of Ur. They were monumental structures made from sun-baked bricks. They were dedicated to the patron god of the city. They were many stores high and decorated with tiles, precious stones, and marble. Ziggurats were also used as schools, granaries, and trade centers.
3.
- 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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