Meaning ziggurat
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ziggurat


also zikkurat, 1858, from Assyrian ziqquratu "height, pinnacle," from zaqaru "to be high."
Source: etymonline.com

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ziggurat


A terraced pyramid form comprising successively receding stories.
Source: moma.org

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ziggurat


pyramid-shaped temple common in ancient Mesopotamia.
Source: nationalgeographic.org

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ziggurat


A rectangular, tiered or terraced structure of varying heights that served as a platform for temples in ancient Mesopotamia -- an area that was home to the Sumerians, Assyrians, Babylonians, and other [..]
Source: archaeological.org

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ziggurat


A Ziggurat is a pyramid-shaped tower.
Source: gardenvisit.com

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ziggurat


noun Definition: a pyramid built with sides that form steps to the top Example Sentence: The pharaoh had a ziggurat for a tomb.
Source: wordcentral.com (offline)

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ziggurat


(n) a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians
Source: beedictionary.com

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ziggurat


tiered temple tower on a rectangular base.
Source: iranvisitor.com

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ziggurat


The Zoroastrian temple, which was in the shape of a tower of many levels.  
Source: islamic-art.org





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