ARC 315 - Exam 1 questions with verified solutions
1. Ground view of The Remains of Ur, Tell Al-
Muqayyar, Iraq, 2100-2000 BCE.
2. Aerial view of excavated portions of Ur, Tell Al-
Muqay- yar, Iraq, 2100-2000 BCE.
3. Modern Reconstruction of the temenos in
Ur, Tell Al-Muqayyar, Iraq, 2100-2000 BCE.
The orderly, monumental, elevated temenos
(sacred enclosure) served as the ritual and
administrative cen- ter. It contrasts with the
densely packed, more organic form of the
residential quarters around it.
4. Plan of Ur, Tell Al-Muqayyar, Iraq, 2100-2000 BCE.
Shows an oval-shaped outer wall, a northern and
west- ern port, a canal traversing the city, and
the temenos.
5. Plan of the temenos (King Ur-Nammu's
temple com- pound), Ur, Tell Al-Muqaayar,
Iraq, 2100-2000 BCE.
The corners of the temple were oriented to the
cardi- nal directions, "axis mundi."
6. Reconstruction drawing of the Great Temple
,ARC 315 - Exam 1 questions with verified solutions
(Ziggurat of Ur-Nammu), Ur, Tell Al-Muqayyar,
Iraq, 2100-2000
,ARC 315 - Exam 1 questions with verified solutions
BCE.
A.K.A. Etemenigur, "the house whose foundation is
ter- rifying;" Axial and symmetrical staircases; a
temple or god's "bridal chamber" at the
summit. The Mudbrick core was faced with
baked brick; the temple was plas- tered and
painted. The annual ritual marriage of the
high priest and priestess, representing the
patron de- ity Nanna and his consort Ningal,
assured the fertility of the land.
7. Plan of "AH" residential quarters, Ur, Tell Al-
Muqayyar, Iraq, 2100-2000 BCE.
Narrow streets follow the boundaries of dense
hous- ing blocks, suggesting the street
system was not
pre-planned. Houses share party walls to reduce
expo- sure to heat and sun. Minimal public
space.
8. Reconstruction drawing of House III Gay Street,
Ur, Tell Al-Muqayyar, Iraq, 2100-2000 BCE.
Constructed with a sloping timber roof to direct
rain- fall into the courtyard for collection. A
wealthy family would have lived here, as
indicated by the two floors and the use of
timber, which was an imported material. The
courtyard provided shelter from the sun and
light to the interior rooms.
9. Plan of "EM" residential quarters, Ur, Tell Al-
Muqayyar, Iraq, 2100-2000 BCE.
1. Ground view of The Remains of Ur, Tell Al-
Muqayyar, Iraq, 2100-2000 BCE.
2. Aerial view of excavated portions of Ur, Tell Al-
Muqay- yar, Iraq, 2100-2000 BCE.
3. Modern Reconstruction of the temenos in
Ur, Tell Al-Muqayyar, Iraq, 2100-2000 BCE.
The orderly, monumental, elevated temenos
(sacred enclosure) served as the ritual and
administrative cen- ter. It contrasts with the
densely packed, more organic form of the
residential quarters around it.
4. Plan of Ur, Tell Al-Muqayyar, Iraq, 2100-2000 BCE.
Shows an oval-shaped outer wall, a northern and
west- ern port, a canal traversing the city, and
the temenos.
5. Plan of the temenos (King Ur-Nammu's
temple com- pound), Ur, Tell Al-Muqaayar,
Iraq, 2100-2000 BCE.
The corners of the temple were oriented to the
cardi- nal directions, "axis mundi."
6. Reconstruction drawing of the Great Temple
,ARC 315 - Exam 1 questions with verified solutions
(Ziggurat of Ur-Nammu), Ur, Tell Al-Muqayyar,
Iraq, 2100-2000
,ARC 315 - Exam 1 questions with verified solutions
BCE.
A.K.A. Etemenigur, "the house whose foundation is
ter- rifying;" Axial and symmetrical staircases; a
temple or god's "bridal chamber" at the
summit. The Mudbrick core was faced with
baked brick; the temple was plas- tered and
painted. The annual ritual marriage of the
high priest and priestess, representing the
patron de- ity Nanna and his consort Ningal,
assured the fertility of the land.
7. Plan of "AH" residential quarters, Ur, Tell Al-
Muqayyar, Iraq, 2100-2000 BCE.
Narrow streets follow the boundaries of dense
hous- ing blocks, suggesting the street
system was not
pre-planned. Houses share party walls to reduce
expo- sure to heat and sun. Minimal public
space.
8. Reconstruction drawing of House III Gay Street,
Ur, Tell Al-Muqayyar, Iraq, 2100-2000 BCE.
Constructed with a sloping timber roof to direct
rain- fall into the courtyard for collection. A
wealthy family would have lived here, as
indicated by the two floors and the use of
timber, which was an imported material. The
courtyard provided shelter from the sun and
light to the interior rooms.
9. Plan of "EM" residential quarters, Ur, Tell Al-
Muqayyar, Iraq, 2100-2000 BCE.
