Question

Much of the carved surfaces of Assyrian ivories were covered with what?
(2 points)
rich paint
cuneiform
gold foil
none of the above
A)
Why are there so few structures still surviving from ancient Mesopotamia?
(2 points)
All of the structures from this time period were made from clay bricks, and natural erosion has worn mostof the small buildings away.
Many ruins have long served as quarries for building materials.
Wars and pillaging of artifacts contribute to the lack of surviving structures.
all of the above

Answer 1

1) Rich paint.
2) All of the above — mud-brick construction (erosion), reuse of ruins as quarries, and war/pillaging.