Just a bunch of freakin' ziggurats

ziggurat

\ ZIG-oo-rat \  , noun;

1. (among the ancient Babylonians and Assyrians) a temple of Sumerian origin in the form of a pyramidal tower, consisting of a number of stories and having about the outside a broad ascent winding round the structure, presenting the appearance of a series of terraces.

 

I swear I'm not being lazy when I post the following pictures.  But let's face it, it's so much more educational than anything I could define.  So here are some good ziggurat pictures, it really brings back sixth grade memories.

 

 

 

 

 

Bad.  Ass.

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