Sumerian Architecture

Sumerian Temple Architecture

• Role of Religion and Gods

  • The White Temple reveals the central role of gods in daily Sumerian life.

  • Each city-state constructed a dedicated temple for its main deity.

• Administrative and Religious Hub

  • Functioned as a "city within a city."

  • Priests and scribes handled key duties across several domains:

  • Administrative functions

  • Commercial transactions

  • Religious practices

• Architectural Layout

  • Bent-Axis Plan: The standard architectural approach used for Sumerian temples.