Eanna

The Eanna temple spans multiple courtyards with stone walls, mud-brick foundations, and ceremonial spaces arranged around a central courtyard measuring several hectares.

Constructed around 4000 BCE during the Early Dynastic period of Mesopotamia, the temple underwent multiple expansions throughout different Sumerian ruling periods.

The temple served as the primary worship center for Inanna, the Sumerian goddess of love and war, featuring dedicated altars and ritual spaces.

Archaeological excavations at Eanna continue year-round, with researchers documenting architectural elements, pottery fragments, and religious artifacts from ancient Mesopotamia.

The temple complex functioned as both a religious sanctuary and an economic center, where priests managed agricultural resources and conducted trade operations.

Location: Uruk

GPS coordinates: 31.32222,45.63611

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:38