YEARS  AGO
Drama and celebration festivals are part of every culture.

We can never completely know what religious practices and ceremonies took place in the temple chambers, but we can make some guesses based on the study of other un-modernized farming societies. 

As the most important structure and the center of the community, the temple was the base of authority.   It was likely the place where troubles were taken and answers were sought, and where thanks were given.  It was probably a center for food distribution and where surplus was stored.  Healthcare, education and worship would all have been part of the function.

From the large forecourts and concave stage-like facades, we can imagine that much of the daily activity of the community took place in front of the temple: priests or priestesses stepping forth from the dark interiors to address the crowd from time to time.