Which long-term structural issue was compounded in Mesopotamian ziggurats from repeated surface re-plastering?

💡 Explanation

Repeated plastering increases weight beyond the original design. This extra mass causes increased hydrostatic loading, a mechanism compressing the porous brick core and leading to foundation settling; therefore, option A is correct, rather than material stress/lift.

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