Classical Studies 2500A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 2-3: Zimri-Lim, Warka Vase, Cylinder Seal
1 Feb 2017
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Uruk contained 2 main temples: white temple and eanna precinct. Mud brick walls covered with white plaster, flat roof. Center portion contained an alter and a cult statue. 3 long rectangular units formed the tripartite ground plan. Ground level temples not on a platform. Religious practices, gods/goddesses, mythology, sacred architecture influenced religion and rituals in near east. Before written documents were depend on depictions of art. Top column goddess receives gifts brought by priests, naked: streamers down her back side represent entrance into temple. Middle column priests with offerings of food and drink. Bottom column realms that provide wealth to the goddess: animals and plants: below is the ultimate source of fertility euphrates river. Only a portion of a figure that cannot be reconstructed. Jars sealed, storage room locks sealed, documents on tablets marked. Designs varied because of the need to individualize them evidence towards religious beliefs. Correspond with the lifespan on sumerian cuneiform.
