How do the ruins of buildings show us that temples played a dominant role in Sumerian cities?

Question

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The writings left behind on walls of the buildings explain how important temples were.
The tombs of the Sumerian people were found in the ruins that surround the temples
Houses and work areas were built surrounding the temple
The Sumerians painted animals on the walls of the buildings that appeared to be sacrifices for the temples.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Houses and work areas were built surrounding the temple.

This arrangement indicates that temples were central to Sumerian urban life, serving not just as places of worship but also as focal points around which the community organized its residential and economic activities.