Which description most clearly identifies a Mesopotamian ziggurat?
Answer & explanation
A stepped platform in a temple complex.
A ziggurat is a stepped structure associated with Mesopotamian temple complexes. It is distinct from an Egyptian royal pyramid, which served a funerary function.
Gardner's Art Through The Ages
Chapter 2 · Ancient Mesopotamia and Persia
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