Which risk notably increased for multi-tiered ziggurats during the periodic saturation cycles from Euphrates River flooding?

💡 Explanation

Differential settling increased because repeated saturation in the ziggurat's foundation soil decreases bearing capacity and causes uneven compaction. This occurred particularly near lower tiers exposed to floodwaters; therefore, cracking and tilting resulted, rather than uniform erosion.

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