(among the ancient Babylonians and Assyrians) a temple of Sumerian origin in the form of a pyramidal tower, consisting of a number of stories and having about the outside a broad ascent winding round the structure, presenting the appearance of a series of
a Babylonian temple tower, also ZIKKURAT, ZIKURAT [n -S]
a temple of Sumerian origin in the form of a pyramidal tower.
an ancient Babylonian temple tower [n ZIGGURATS]
is an ancient Mesopotamian temple that resembles a pyramid having successive stages with outside staircases and a shrine at the top.
temple consisting of a pyramidal structure built in successive stages with outside staircases and a shrine at the top.
