Ziggurat

n.

1.

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

1.

ziggurat - a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians Synonyms: zikkurat, zikurat

Babel, temple, Tower of Babel, zikkurat, zikurat