zikurat

/zaɪˈkʊræt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of stepped temple tower in Mesopotamia, particularly common in ancient Sumerian architecture.

“The zikurat stood tall amidst the desert landscape, a testament to the ingenuity of the ancient Sumerians.”

Synonyms

  • Mesopotamian ziggurat
  • stepped temple

Antonyms

  • flat structure
  • horizontal monument