Ziggurat of Aššur

The Ziggurat of Aššur was a large, stepped pyramid-like structure built in ancient Assyria, serving as a religious temple dedicated to the god Aššur. Its purpose was to connect the earthly realm with the divine, providing a sacred space for worship and rituals. Constructed with mud bricks and terraced levels, it symbolized the mountain where gods resided and demonstrated the wealth and power of the Assyrian civilization. The ziggurat was a prominent feature in the city of Aššur and played a central role in religious and civic life.