The presence of a temple at Eridu is important because:

A. it provides evidence of sufficient organizational capacity for the construction of minor public architecture.
B. no other temples were found at that time in all of Mesopotamia.
C. it shows that people spent at least one day resting each week.
D. All of the answers are correct.
E. A and B above.


Answer: A

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