Question

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 most of 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

All of the above.

Ancient Mesopotamian buildings were mainly mudbrick and easily eroded; many sites were later used as quarries for new construction; and warfare, pillaging, and looting have destroyed or removed much of the original fabric.