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How Central Was Uruk's Temple Network in 3500 BC?

Explore the religious and political centrality of Uruk's ziggurats—see maps and satellite overlays.

Timeline Focus: 3500 BCE

✨The Surprising Reality

Around 3500 BC, Uruk's Eanna district dominated Mesopotamia's landscape—its ziggurats visible for miles.

🤔The Context Question

But here's what most people don't realize: this temple complex wasn't just religious—it organized trade, law, and labor.

📚What We Know

Clay tablets found at Uruk detail temple-run rationing systems and contracts. Ziggurat foundations show expansion phases. But understanding its regional power requires timeline layering and temple network maps.

Explore the Full Context

Jump to 3500 BC and see exactly how Uruk's temples functioned—discover what made them the political heart of Sumer.

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📖Biblical References

📜Genesis 10:10

Scripture references supporting this historical context

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