The Ancient Near East Ziggarat at Ur
This artwork was built by King Urnammu out of mud-brick and fired brick. This sculpture stood about 3-levels high. The Sumerians believed that the mountain tops were the dwelling places for the Gods.

Ziggerat at Ur

Who- Neo Sumarians
What- Brick Sculpture
When- 2,200 to 2,100 B.C.
Where-Mesopatmium Valley
Why- Ceremonial Shrine
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