Temple of Anu

The Temple of Anu was a significant ancient Sumerian religious site dedicated to Anu, the sky god and one of the chief deities. Located in the city of Uruk (modern-day Iraq), it served as a major center for worship and ritual activities. Built with mud bricks, it featured a ziggurat—a terraced structure resembling a stepped pyramid—symbolizing a connection between the heavens and the earth. The temple played a key role in religious ceremonies, reflecting the importance of Anu in Sumerian society as the ruler of the gods and the heavens.