Zigurat of Ur

The Zigurat of Ur is an ancient stepped pyramid built around 2100 BCE in Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), serving as a religious center dedicated to the moon god Nanna. Its structure features multiple terraces that rise upward, symbolizing a connection between the earthly and divine realms. Made from mud bricks, the zigurat was both a sacred space for worship and a symbol of the city's spiritual and political power. It reflects the advanced architectural and engineering skills of the Sumerians and played a central role in religious ceremonies for the community.