We just got to Mesopotamia and today I was looking at some Mesopotamian temples. I noticed they are the tallest buildings in the city and located in the middle of the city. They are mostly made out of mud brick but are colorfully decorated. The temples have columns and half columns around the temple representing palm trunks. When people go into the temples to worship, they have to ask to go to a cella to pray. Inside the temple there is usually a statue of a god. The most important temples have a courtyard and principal entrances to the cellas. That's all I have for today. See you tomorrow!
Today I got to go inside the Temples of Mesopotamia. I have noticed that there are many stone statues. The statues are of leaders, gods, and other important people and elements. As I said in the last post, the temples had principal entrances. These entrances lead to cellas. Cellas are special rooms devoted to special gods. These cellas have a statue of the god and a place where people could kneel and worship. See you tomorrow! Today while I was walking in town I talked to some Mesopotamians, and they call their temples God’s “house” or “estate”. Also some of the temples even have storerooms and workshops! Many people work in the temples. That is why they have storerooms and workshops. See you tomorrow! While looking at some more temples, I found out more about the temple’s economic side. I found out that some temples are responsible for vegetable and fruit trees and the management of sheep, goats and cows. The temples also manufacture textile, leather, and wooden items. The temples play big roles in the Mesopotamian culture. From worship to some food supplies the temples help Mesopotamia out greatly! Well, I am heading back home from Mesopotamia, and I had fun, but it’s time to head back. Goodbye! |