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They were religious buildings and their height had a symbolic meaning, in showing the priest approaching heaven. But it was also practical - the cities that built ziggurats were located in a river plain, and it was crucial to have high spots from which a potentially threatening army could be spotted with maximum warning
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What was the most famous Ziggurat?
The Ziggurat at Ur is probably the most famous, but the Ziggurat at Teppe Sialk is also rather famous.
When was the nanna ziggurat built?
Ziggurat
Is a mesopotamian terraced scribe a ziggurat?
No, a Mesopotamian terraced scribe is not a Ziggurat. The answer would be A Mesopotamian terraced Pyramid is a ziggurat.
What does a ziggurat symbolize?
A ziggurat somewhat means, "The Hill of Heavens" or "Mountain of God" ziggurat was a temple built for the sumer? or the Mesopotamians
What is a ziggarates?
Do you mean ziggurat? try this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ziggurat
What were the functions of ziggurat?
The function for any Ziggurat really is for religion such as to pray or praise the gods, storage for weapons, and government such as to record keep.
What was the most famous Ziggurat?
The Ziggurat at Ur is probably the most famous, but the Ziggurat at Teppe Sialk is also rather famous.
Name the parts of a ziggurat?
It's Ziggurat.
When was the nanna ziggurat built?
Ziggurat
When was The Ziggurat created?
The Ziggurat was created in 1997.
Which terms are associated with Stonehenge?
ziggurat
How tall is a ziggurat?
A Ziggurat is usually 170 feet tall. Although the length can depend on the Ziggurat.
Pyramid shaped temple?
Ziggurat
Is a mesopotamian terraced scribe a ziggurat?
No, a Mesopotamian terraced scribe is not a Ziggurat. The answer would be A Mesopotamian terraced Pyramid is a ziggurat.
What in the world is a ziggurat?
A ziggurat is an ancient Mesopotamian temple tower.
Was a ziggurat a great house?
A ziggurat was a temple or a place of worship.
Why is the Ziggurat located in the center of the city?
To protect the ziggurat from raids
