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WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A ziggurat is a:
A
temple tower
B
farmhouse
C
workman
D
capital building
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -ziggurat, pyramidal stepped temple tower that is an architectural and religious structure characteristic of the major cities of Mesopotamia (now mainly in Iraq) from approximately 2200 until 500 bce. The ziggurat was always built with a core of mud brick and an exterior covered with baked brick.

Detailed explanation-2: -: an ancient Mesopotamian temple tower consisting of a lofty pyramidal structure built in successive stages with outside staircases and a shrine at the top.

Detailed explanation-3: -The great Ziggurat of Ur. Located in Iraq, the Great Ziggurat of Ur can still be seen today. The Ziggurat at Chogha Zanbil. This great structure lies outside of Mesopotamia in current day Iran. The Ziggurat of Tepe Sialk. The Ziggurat of Etemenanki. 02-Dec-2021

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