Temples in Mesopotamia were:

A. associated with storage facilities.
B. redistribution centers for agricultural produce and craft goods.
C. used for religious purposes.
D. places that provided help after floods, dust storms, or crop failures.
E. All of the answers are correct.


Answer: E

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