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ziggurat

/ˈzɪɡ.ə.ræt/

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noun

/ˈzɪɡ.ə.ræt/C2formal
  • ruПрямоугольный, ярусный храм или террасированный курган, построенный древними ассирийцами и вавилонянами, обычно служивший религиозным сооружением.

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

  1. Ancient Mesopotamian temple towerC1formal

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

    ruЗиккурат

    • 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.
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