---
title: Facade of Inanna Temple from Uruk at the Iraq Museum
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10276/facade-of-inanna-temple-from-uruk-at-the-iraq-muse/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
---

# Facade of Inanna Temple from Uruk at the Iraq Museum

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Facade of Inanna Temple from Uruk at the Iraq Museum](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/10276.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/10276.jpg)

## Image Caption

This is part of the facade of the [temple](https://www.worldhistory.org/temple/) of goddess [Inanna](https://www.worldhistory.org/Inanna/) at [Uruk](https://www.worldhistory.org/uruk/) (modern-day Warka, southern Iraq) and is made of bricks. There are standing male and female deities in alternating niches. Both hold a vase, pouring water in double streams, which flow symmetrically to outline the niches; the streams may represent the Tigris and Euphrates. The male is thought to be [god](https://www.worldhistory.org/God/) Ea (of water) while the female is thought to be Inanna (of love and [war](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/War/)). The [Kassite](https://www.worldhistory.org/kassite/) ruler Karaindash (according to the [cuneiform](https://www.worldhistory.org/cuneiform/) inscription) commissioned the construction of this temple with the courtyard of the precinct Eanna (House of Heaven), at Uruk. Late 15th century BCE. It is on display at the Iraq Museum in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq.

#### Editorial Review

This human-authored image has been reviewed by our editorial team before publication to ensure accuracy, reliability and adherence to academic standards in accordance with our [editorial policy](https://www.worldhistory.org/static/editorial-policy/).

## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
- [Facebook Profile](https://www.facebook.com/MRCPian)
- [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/osama-shukir-muhammed-amin/)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2019, March 21). Facade of Inanna Temple from Uruk at the Iraq Museum. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10276/facade-of-inanna-temple-from-uruk-at-the-iraq-muse/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Facade of Inanna Temple from Uruk at the Iraq Museum." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 21, 2019. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10276/facade-of-inanna-temple-from-uruk-at-the-iraq-muse/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Facade of Inanna Temple from Uruk at the Iraq Museum." *World History Encyclopedia*, 21 Mar 2019, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10276/facade-of-inanna-temple-from-uruk-at-the-iraq-muse/>.

## License & Copyright

Submitted by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/ "User Page: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin"), published on 21 March 2019. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Copyright](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright). You cannot use, copy, distribute, or modify this item without explicit permission from the author. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.