Temples
Temple- A place devoted to worship.
Mesopotamia
Temples in mesopotamia were known as Ziggurats. A Ziggurat had a square or rectangular base and a flat top, They usually had two to seven tiers and it is assumed that they had shrines on the top but this can not be proven because there is no archaeological evidence of it. To enter the Ziggurat there would have been a series of ramps on one side. Since the Ziggurats were considered the homes of the gods they were the largest and most holly building in a city. Unlike other temples they were not built for ceremonial purpose or public worship only priests were allowed to enter the temples; and they were guarded heavily to ensure this.
Temple- A place devoted to worship.
Mesopotamia
Temples in mesopotamia were known as Ziggurats. A Ziggurat had a square or rectangular base and a flat top, They usually had two to seven tiers and it is assumed that they had shrines on the top but this can not be proven because there is no archaeological evidence of it. To enter the Ziggurat there would have been a series of ramps on one side. Since the Ziggurats were considered the homes of the gods they were the largest and most holly building in a city. Unlike other temples they were not built for ceremonial purpose or public worship only priests were allowed to enter the temples; and they were guarded heavily to ensure this.
Egypt
Egyptian temples were made as a house to the gods or kings to whom they were made. Many ceremonial rituals took place inside the temples such as offerings to the gods, reenacting mythical interactions, and warding off the forces of chaos. These rituals were seen as a necessity to keep the gods satisfied. Pharaohs or "high priests" were known as the care takers of Egyptian temples. People were not allowed in the direct participation of most ceremonies and were also banned from entering the most sacred places. Although the Egyptian people were not allowed in the temples they were very important cites because people went there to pray, and give offerings to the gods.
Egyptian temples were made as a house to the gods or kings to whom they were made. Many ceremonial rituals took place inside the temples such as offerings to the gods, reenacting mythical interactions, and warding off the forces of chaos. These rituals were seen as a necessity to keep the gods satisfied. Pharaohs or "high priests" were known as the care takers of Egyptian temples. People were not allowed in the direct participation of most ceremonies and were also banned from entering the most sacred places. Although the Egyptian people were not allowed in the temples they were very important cites because people went there to pray, and give offerings to the gods.