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𝕊𝕞𝕒𝕣𝕥 ℝ𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕖𝕣𝕤 Perhaps the most famous story to reappear is the tale of the great flood. In the Epic the gods plan to destroy the world as punishment for man’s wrongdoings. In the original, Utnapishtim builds a large boat to save his family and several animals. This is very similar to the story of Noah’s ark featured in the bible. The Epic of Gilgamesh In the first half of the story, we are introduced to the main character Gilgamesh the King of Uruk who is two-thirds god and one-third human. The gods have made Gilgamesh strong, brave and beautiful.Yet, Gilgamesh has taken his abilities and looks and used them to abuse his position of power much to the anger of ordinary people in Uruk. see more
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Build Your Own Ziggurat
Objective: Learn about the architecture and religious significance of ziggurats.
- Materials Needed: Building blocks, playdough, or crafting materials like cardboard and glue.
- Instructions: Work in groups to construct a model of a ziggurat, using images of the ruins as a reference. Each group must include features such as the temple on top, the terraced levels, and the staircases.
- Learning Point: Discuss the purpose of ziggurats in Mesopotamian cities and their role in religion and society.
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A ziggurat is an architectural marvel that arose in ancient Mesopotamia, serving both as a temple and a center of worship.
These massive structures were built in the form of terraced steps, each level smaller than the below, culminating in a flat top where a temple was constructed.
Ziggurats were dedicated to the gods and goddesses of the city-states, symbolizing the bridge between earth and heaven, humans and the divine.
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