Associations to the word «Ziggurat»

Wiktionary

ZIGGURAT, noun. A temple tower of the ancient Mesopotamian valley, having the form of a terraced pyramid of successively receding stories.

Dictionary definition

ZIGGURAT, noun. A rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians.

Wise words

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