Ziggurat of Eridu

The Ziggurat of Eridu is an ancient Mesopotamian stepped temple built around 2100 BCE in what is now Iraq. Towering with multiple ascending levels, it was constructed from mud bricks and served as a sacred site dedicated to thegod Enki. Its purpose was to bridge the human and divine worlds, providing a place for worship and offerings. The structure's design reflects the importance of religion in ancient Mesopotamian society and their advanced engineering skills in creating durable, monumental architecture from local materials.