zig·gurat
noun/ˈzɪɡəræt/
/ˈzɪɡəræt/
- (in ancient Mesopotamia) a tower with steps going up the sides, sometimes with a temple at the top
Topics Buildingsc2塔庙,庙塔(古代美索不达米亚的阶梯式金字塔形建筑) Word Originfrom Akkadian ziqqurratu. Akkadian is an ancient Middle Eastern language.