Ziggurat of Etemenanki

The Ziggurat of Etemenanki was an ancient Mesopotamian structure located in Babylon, dedicated to the god Marduk. Built around the 6th century BCE, it was a massive, tiered temple resembling a stepped pyramid. Standing over 90 meters tall, it consisted of several levels, each smaller than the one below, topped by a sanctuary. The ziggurat symbolized the connection between earth and the divine, serving both religious and cultural purposes. It is often linked to the Biblical Tower of Babel, representing ancient ambitions to reach the heavens. Today, it stands as a testament to the ingenuity of early civilizations.