Which stability risk increased during ziggurat construction due to improper sedimentation techniques in the Euphrates River diversion?

💡 Explanation

Differential soil compaction occurred because inconsistent river sediment layers settled when Euphrates River was diverted; therefore, the ziggurat could lean or crack due to uneven support, rather than uniform settling provided by proper compaction.

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