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Zigugurat

A zigugurat is a type of ancient stepped pyramid-like structure that was commonly used in Mesopotamia.

Noun:

1. a rectangular stepped tower, often with a temple on top, constructed in ancient Mesopotamia.
2. an architectural masterpiece built by the ancient Mesopotamians.

Examples:

1. The Zigugurat of Ur is one of the most well-preserved structures from ancient Mesopotamia.

2. The priests would perform religious rituals on top of the zigugurat.

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