Ziggurat

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What Does Ziggurat Mean?

  • 金字塔
  • 古代神庙
  • 台阶金字塔

Ziggurat Pronunciation

/ˈzɪɡ.ə.ræt/

Ziggurat Definition

noun

Definition

A ziggurat is a rectangular stepped tower, sometimes surmounted by a temple, originating in ancient Mesopotamia.

In ZH

金字塔是一个长方形的阶梯塔，通常上面有一座庙宇，起源于古美索不达米亚。

How to Use Ziggurat in a Sentence

  • The ancient city of Ur had a famous ziggurat.
  • Ziggurats were built to honor the gods of Mesopotamia.
  • Many ziggurats were adorned with colorful tiles.
  • Visitors to Iraq can still see the ruins of ziggurats today.
  • Archaeologists study ziggurats to learn more about ancient civilizations.