Week 2: Tuesday

Ziggurat and pyramids are both man-made structures with common architectural styles. However, the main difference between ziggurats and pyramids is their primary use. Ziggurats were built as places to worship while pyramids were built as places to bury people. As a place of worship, the ziggurat was considered a place where axis mundi occurs. The plans for ziggurats were considered divine, and as a result, there was little controversy about the location and architecture of a ziggurat.

The Hebrew god had a specific name and out of respect and custom, his name is never spoken in public. Some ancient documents used 4 dots or the word LORD in all capital letters as an alternative. The reason for not writing his name was because all writen documents are considered permanent.

Axis Mundi represents the connection between earth and heaven, but also represents the connection between earth and the underworld. The Hinnon valley was considered one connection between earth and hell, and the word hell is derived from the Hinnon valley.

The Holy Sepulcher is one of the key highlights of the Christian corner of Jerusalem. Numerous denominations of Christians utilize the place for worship and the limited amount of space results in conflicts. To prevent conflict over use of the temple, the key of the Holy Sepulcher is given to a muslim.