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zig·gu·rat [ˈzɪgəræt] N HISTORY, ARCHIT

ziggurat

Stufenpyramide f

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The erosion of the ziggurat exposed details of construction that are not readily available in any other temple tower. en.wikipedia.org

Sun-baked bricks made up the core of the ziggurat with facings of fired bricks on the outside. en.wikipedia.org

Another practical function of the ziggurat was for security. en.wikipedia.org

Garret was about to begin his second expedition to the ziggurat, but suffered from anxiety after losing his lucky shirt in a previous dig. en.wikipedia.org

It was recovered from an old adobe wall three meters from the northern edge of the ziggurat. en.wikipedia.org

The design is said to be inspired by the ziggurat. en.wikipedia.org

Glazed terracotta statues such as bulls and winged griffins guarded the entrances to the ziggurat. en.wikipedia.org

Each ziggurat was part of a temple complex which included other buildings. en.wikipedia.org

As a result of this damage, the ziggurat is in danger of further deterioration as well as collapse if preventive measures are not taken. en.wikipedia.org

This consisted of a series of classrooms and laboratories connected by walkways, and glazed residential quarters shaped like ziggurats. en.wikipedia.org

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