Formation of the Rhythm of Alternating Pilasters and Niches in the Cult Architecture of Mesopotamia
This article attempts to consider the process of formation of such a compositional technique in the architecture of Mesopotamia as the rhythm of alternating pilasters and niches, due to which the plasticity of the wall surface was solved for different types of buildings, especially for cult buildings and structures. Special attention is paid to the genesis of this technique during the PPN (Pre-Pottery Neolithic). As a result of the research, the article provides conclusions characterizing the process of the emergence and development of this architectural solution in X-IX millennium BC.