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ziggurat

[ˈzɪɡəræt]

ziggurat Definition

a rectangular stepped tower, sometimes surmounted by a temple.

Using ziggurat: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ziggurat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The ziggurat of Ur was built in the 21st century BC.

  • Example

    The ancient Mesopotamians built ziggurats as religious structures.

  • Example

    The ziggurat of Chogha Zanbil is one of the few surviving ziggurats in Iran.

ziggurat Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ziggurat

  • temple tower
  • stepped pyramid
  • pyramid temple

Phrases with ziggurat

  • a massive ziggurat located in present-day Iraq, built during the Early Bronze Age

    Example

    The Great Ziggurat of Ur was dedicated to the moon god Nanna.

  • Etemenanki Ziggurat

    a ziggurat dedicated to Marduk, the patron god of Babylon, located in present-day Iraq

    Example

    The Etemenanki Ziggurat was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

  • Ziggurat of Jiroft

    a ziggurat located in present-day Iran, believed to have been built during the Bronze Age

    Example

    The Ziggurat of Jiroft is one of the largest and oldest ziggurats in the world.

Origins of ziggurat

from Akkadian 'ziqquratu', meaning 'to build on a raised area'

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Summary: ziggurat in Brief

A 'ziggurat' [ˈzɪgəræt] is a rectangular stepped tower, often with a temple on top. It was a common religious structure in ancient Mesopotamia, exemplified by the Great Ziggurat of Ur and the Etemenanki Ziggurat. The Ziggurat of Jiroft is one of the largest and oldest ziggurats in the world.