Definitions for "Ziggurat"
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.
A temple tower of the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians in the form of a terraced pyramid.
a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians