The religious buildings in Mesopotamia were called ziggurats. These were massive, stepped structures with a flat top that served as temples dedicated to the city's patron deity. Ziggurats were considered the earthly homes of the gods, where only priests generally performed rituals. They were monumental platforms built primarily of mud bricks, often with glazed brick facings, and symbolized a connection between the heavens and the earthly realm. Notable examples include the Great Ziggurat of Ur, which was dedicated to the moon god Nanna.
