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zikkurat

/ˈzɪk.ʊ.ræt/

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noun

/ˈzɪk.ʊ.ræt/C2formal
  • ruПрямоугольный ступенчатый храм или террасированный холм, возведённый древними ассирийцами и вавилонянами.

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

  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.
    • Ancient priests performed rituals at the top of the ziggurat.
    • The ziggurat was a central religious structure in Mesopotamian cities.

    Synonymsziggurat