Ziggurat of Ur - Wikipedia
The Ziggurat (or Great Ziggurat) of Ur (Sumerian: 𒂍𒋼𒅎𒅍 é -temen-ní-gùru "Etemenniguru", [3] meaning "temple whose foundation creates aura") [4] is a Neo-Sumerian ziggurat in what was the city of Ur near Nasiriyah, in present-day Dhi Qar Province, Iraq.
Ziggurat of Ur - Smarthistory
The ziggurat at Ur and the temple on its top were built around 2100 B.C.E. by the king Ur-Nammu of the Third Dynasty of Ur for the moon goddess Nanna, the divine patron of the city state.
Ziggurat at Ur | History, Description, & Facts | Britannica
Ziggurats are pyramidal stepped temple towers built by the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians of ancient Mesopotamia—the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. There are approximately 25 surviving ziggurats, and the ziggurat at Ur is one of the best preserved.
Ur | Mesopotamia, Map, Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月11日 · Ur, important city of ancient southern Mesopotamia (Sumer) near the Euphrates River. It became the capital of Sumerian kings of the 1st dynasty of Ur. Some of the most important preserved monuments, including the ziggurat, belong to the 3rd dynasty.
The Great Ziggurat of Ur - Ancient Origins
2014年6月17日 · One of best preserved and most spectacular remains of this ancient city is the Great Ziggurat of Ur. The Great Ziggurat, which is today located in the Dhi Qar Province, in the south of Iraq, is a massive step pyramid measuring 64 …
Ziggurat of Ur – The History of the Sumerian Ziggurat
2023年6月28日 · Situated in present-day Iraq, the Ziggurat of Ur was among ancient Mesopotamia’s most significant centers of administration, trade, and religion. Dedicated to Nanna, the Sumerian and Akkadian god of the moon, it was constructed from mud bricks and bitumen and was one of the ancient world’s largest structures at around 50 meters in height.
Ur-Nammu - Wikipedia
Ur-Nammu (or Ur-Namma, Ur-Engur, Ur-Gur, Sumerian: 𒌨𒀭𒇉, ruled c. 2112 BC – 2094 BC middle chronology) founded the Sumerian Third Dynasty of Ur, in southern Mesopotamia, following several centuries of Akkadian and Gutian rule.
Ur: The Ziggurat | Essay - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
In the tradition of earlier kings, Ur-Nammu built many temples, including ziggurats at Ur, Eridu, Uruk, and Nippur. Ziggurats continued to be built throughout Mesopotamia until Persian times (ca. 500 B.C.), when new religious ideas emerged.
Ziggurat - World History Encyclopedia
2022年10月13日 · The best-preserved ziggurat extant is the Ziggurat of Ur begun under the reign of Ur-Nammu (2047-2030 BCE) and completed under the reign of his son and successor Shulgi of Ur (2029-1982 BCE).
The Ziggurat at Ur: Ancient Mesopotamian Architecture
Constructed during King Ur-Nammu’s reign and completed by his son Shulgi. Let’s break down its design, purpose, and unique construction techniques. The Ziggurat of Ur was designed as a multi-level, stepped platform, a common feature of ziggurats in Mesopotamia.