The Animated Temple and Its Agency in the Urban Life of the City in Ancient Mesopotamia <i>Beate Pongratz-Leisten</i>, <i>NYU</i>, <i>ISAW</i>
In ancient Mesopotamia, the functions of the temple were manifold. It could operate as an administrative center, as a center of learning, as a place of jurisdiction, as a center for healing, and as an economic institution, as indicated in both textual and archaeological sources. All these functions...
Main Author: | Beate Pongratz-Leisten |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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Series: | Religions |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/12/8/638 |
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