​ What Was the Purpose of These Statuettes from the Square

question 7

Multiple Choice

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What was the purpose of these statuettes from the Square Temple at Eshnunna?

• A) They were placed in the tomb to entertain the deceased in the afterlife.
• B) They were placed in temples as dedications expressing gratitude to deities.
• C) They accompanied the deceased in the tomb to offer prayers to deities.
• D) They served as witnesses in the proceedings of law courts.

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