Ziggurat of Assur

The Ziggurat of Assur is a stepped, pyramid-like structure built in ancient Mesopotamia, serving as a religious platform dedicated to the god Ashur. Located in the city of Assur, it functioned as a temple where priests conducted rituals and offerings. Constructed around the 13th century BCE, its design features successive terraced levels that elevate the sacred space closer to the heavens, symbolizing a connection between humans and gods. The ziggurat played a central role in religious life, reflecting the importance of divine authority and community identity in Assyrian culture.