The best-preserved example; dedicated to the moon god Nanna. Khūzestān, Iran
: While most are now eroded, they could rise up to 300 feet (91 meters) . 3. Notable Ziggurats to Visit zikkurat
Known for its visible layers of reed matting between the brickwork. Babylon, Iraq The legendary inspiration for the biblical Tower of Babel . Zikkurat | Budapest | Hungary The best-preserved example; dedicated to the moon god Nanna
: Ziggurats were built to be "artificial mountains" that bridge the gap between earth and the heavens, allowing gods to descend and priests to ascend. Notable Ziggurats to Visit Known for its visible
: The core was composed of sun-dried mud bricks , while the exterior was faced with more durable baked bricks .
A UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest ziggurat in the world. Near Baghdad, Iraq
A (Akkadian: ziqqurat ) is a massive, terraced pyramid structure built in ancient Mesopotamia and Elam between 4000 BCE and 600 BCE. Unlike the smooth-sided Egyptian pyramids, ziggurats were stepped towers made primarily of mud-brick, serving as religious and administrative hubs. 1. Purpose and Symbolism