| ziggurat | (n) a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians, Syn. zikkurat, zikurat |
| Zikkurat | n. A temple tower of the Babylonians or Assyrians, consisting of a lofty pyramidal structure, built in successive stages, with outside staircases, and a shrine at the top; -- called also |
| Stufenpyramide { f }; Etagenpyramide { f }; Tempelturm { m } | ziggurat; zikkurat [Add to Longdo] |