ziggurat

noun

A temple tower of ancient Mesopotamia, having the form of a terraced pyramid of successively receding stories.

noun

A temple tower of the Babylonians or Assyrians, consisting of a lofty pyramidal structure, built in successive stages, with outside staircases, and a shrine at the top; — called also zikkurat.

noun

A temple tower of the ancient Mesopotamian valley, having the form of a terraced pyramid of successively receding stories.

noun

a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians