Which temple complex in northern Bahrain, comprising three superimposed temples built between 3000 and 2000 BCE, was dedicated to Enki, the god of subterranean waters?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Barbar Temple
- Step 1: The Barbar Temple complex was excavated by Danish archaeologists in the 1950s and 1960s in the village of Barbar.
- Step 2: Its subterranean stone chamber houses a sacred freshwater spring altar dedicated to Enki, lord of the sweet-water Abzu.
Answer
Barbar Temple.
Why not the others: 'Saar Temple' is an Early Dilmun trapezoidal temple located within the Saar residential settlement; 'Diraz Temple' features circular stone column bases; 'A'ali Temple' refers to the necropolis area.
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