Mesopotamian Architecture defines the structures that were constructed in the historic region of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Many different cultures have lived in this region that largely comprises modern-day Iraq. After all, Mesopotamia lasted from around the 10th Millenium B.C. to the 6th century B.C. Known as “The Cradle of Civilization,” it’s not surprising …
Mesopotamian Architecture
When we think about Mesopotamian architecture, the first thing that comes to mind is the ziggurat. In a sense, they resemble the ancient Egyptian Pyramids that were constructed, except that they featured terraced stories. The highest point of these structures was believed to be inhabited by the Gods, so they served a devotional purpose in …