Meaning of the word ziggurat in English

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ziggurat

US /ˈzɪɡ.ə.ræt/
UK /ˈzɪɡ.ə.ræt/

Noun

a rectangular stepped tower, sometimes surmounted by a temple, found in ancient Mesopotamia and Persia

Example:
The ancient city of Ur is famous for its well-preserved ziggurat.
Archaeologists continue to study the construction techniques of these massive ziggurats.