The Ziggurat of Ur is a Neo-Sumerian ziggurat built by King Ur-Nammu, who dedicated it in honor of Nanna/Sîn in approximately the 21st century BC during the Third Dynasty of Ur.

Ziggurat, pyramidal stepped temple tower that is an architectural and religious structure characteristic of the major cities of Mesopotamia (now mainly in Iraq) from approximately 2200 until 500 BCE.

Feb 14, 2025 · Each city-state had its patron deity, and the ziggurat was believed to be the dwelling place of that god. Priests performed daily offerings and ceremonies to ensure divine favor. The …

Oct 25, 2023 · A ziggurat is a type of massive structure built in ancient Mesopotamia, resembling a terraced step pyramid. It had a receding tiered platform and was made primarily of mud-bricks.

Jun 20, 2025 · True to its name, a ziggurat is a terraced structure composed of several stacked levels or platforms that form a pyramid-like shape with a flat top. Unlike the Egyptian pyramids which served …

Jun 29, 2022 · Ziggurats were monumental structures that were constructed in ancient Mesopotamia and western Iran. These impressive buildings consisted of multiple terraced levels that gradually …

Ziggurats are found scattered around what is today Iraq and Iran, and stand as an imposing testament to the power and skill of the ancient culture that produced them. One of the largest and best-preserved …