c. 3300 BC–c. 2900 BC
Ritual seal from Inanna’s precinct at Uruk
Religion · Mesopotamian religion · Ancient religions
A seal found in Uruk’s temple precinct depicts a boat rite honoring Inanna; the altar symbolizes the goddess and the structure is interpreted as her temple. It is material evidence of urban Mesopotamian cult.
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- 2026-09-23
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