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ziggurat

/ˈzɪɡ.ə.ræt/

Übersetzung: Ein rechteckiger, stufenförmiger Tempel oder Terrassenhügel der alten Assyrer und Babylonier, der meist als religiöses Bauwerk diente.

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˈzɪɡ.ə.ræt/

A rectangular, tiered temple or terraced mound built by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians, typically serving as a religious structure.

  • 🇩🇪Ein rechteckiger, stufenförmiger Tempel oder Terrassenhügel der alten Assyrer und Babylonier, der meist als religiöses Bauwerk diente.
  1. Ancient Mesopotamian temple tower C1 formal

    A rectangular, stepped tower, often with a temple on top, built by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians.

    • The ziggurat of Ur is one of the best-preserved examples.
    • Priests performed rituals at the top of the ziggurat.
    • Ancient ziggurats were built as sacred structures to honor the gods.

    🇩🇪Zikkurat

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