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!
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The ziggurat of Ur was built in the 21st century BC.
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The ancient Mesopotamians built ziggurats as religious structures.
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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
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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
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The Etemenanki Ziggurat was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
a ziggurat located in present-day Iran, believed to have been built during the Bronze Age
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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'
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.
