–– The Kingdom of Mari ––Figure 27.2Monuments in the centre of Mari: the Massif Rouge, the
Temple of the Lions, the High Terrace of city III, and the quarter of the High Priest.
Behind is the Palace with the Enceinte Sacré of City II under the roof and behind that
the ruins of the Palace of City III (© Mission Archéologique de Mari)
Figure 27.3Schematic plan of Mari showing the main artery of communication
running through it (© Mission Archéologique de Mari)