What determined the orientation of the White Temple at Uruk?
A) The midpoint of the Orion constellation
B) The cardinal points of the compass
C) The direction of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
D) The position the rising sun on the king's birthday

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The orientation of the White Temple at Uruk was determined by the cardinal points of the compass, reflecting the importance of cardinal directions in Mesopotamian architecture and urban planning.

What Determined the Orientation of the White Temple at Uruk