CIVILIZATION
SUMERIAN
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Question
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What was the most common material used in Sumerian architecture?
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mud brick
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wood
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marble
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concrete
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The mudbrick was made from clay and chopped straw. This mixture was packed into molds and then left in the sun to dry. They used mud plaster for the walls, and mud and poplar for the roof. In the Ubaid period houses would be fire clay pressed into the walls.
Detailed explanation-2: -A deficit of stone for building shelter was an impediment that the Sumerians faced, but from this shortage they found the perfect solution for their construction-brick. Shelter, homes and other buildings were built from material available in the area, such as clay, cane, soil, mule.
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