Ziggurat Collection (#2)

Ur Chaldees View top ziggurat steps 1932 Iraq
Ur. (So called of the Chaldees). View from the top of the ziggurat showing steps leading up. 1932, Iraq, Ur (Extinct city)

Ur Chaldees ziggurat N. W 1932 Iraq Extinct city
Ur. (So called of the Chaldees). The ziggurat from the N.W. 1932, Iraq, Ur (Extinct city)

Ur Chaldees ziggurat S. E 1932 Iraq Extinct city
Ur. (So called of the Chaldees). The ziggurat from the S.E. 1932, Iraq, Ur (Extinct city)

Ur Chaldees top ziggurat lookings 1932 Iraq
Ur. (So called of the Chaldees). From the top of the ziggurat looking S. 1932, Iraq, Ur (Extinct city)

Ur Chaldees Descent ziggurat narrow stairway
Ur. (So called of the Chaldees). Descent from the ziggurat. A narrow stairway. 1932, Iraq, Ur (Extinct city)

Ziggurat Warka Mesopotamia 1898 Iraq Erech Extinct city
Ziggurat of Warka, Mesopotamia. 1898, Iraq, Erech (Extinct city)

ZIGGURAT AT UR. Reconstruction of the Sumerian third dynasty ziggurat at Ur, c2100

ZIGGURAT OF UR-NAMMU. Projection of a reconstruction of the ziggurat of Ur-Nammu at Ur. Third Sumerian Dynasty, originally built c2100 B.C

Borsippa, Iraq - The ziggurat - Tower of Babel
Borsippa, Iraq - The ziggurat, or " Tongue Tower" - identified in the Talmud and Arab culture with the Tower of Babel. Date: circa 1920

IRAQ: ZIGGURAT IN UR. The partially restored Third Sumerian Dynasty ziggurat in Ur, originally built c2100 B. C
IRAQ: ZIGGURAT IN UR. The partially restored Third Sumerian Dynasty ziggurat in Ur, originally built c2100 B.C

Nebuchadnezzar - Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar looks out from his palace and admires the magnificent city of Babylon which he has built

Iraq, Babylon, the ruins of Ur: Jacobs ladder and the millenary steps of the brick Ziggurat
Iraq - The ruins of Ur: Jacobs ladder and the millenary steps of the brick Ziggurat

Iran. Tchogha Zanbil. Ziggurat
IRAN. KHUZESTAN. Chogha Zanbil. Ziggurat (13th c. BC). Elam Kingdom. Mesopotamian art. Architecture

Choqa Zanbil, Iran
Irans UNESCO listed site Choqa Zanbil from the ancient Elamite complex. Also an example of Ziggurat architecture

The Tower of Babel, detail of construction work, 1563 (oil on panel) (detail of 345)
XAM93769 The Tower of Babel, detail of construction work, 1563 (oil on panel) (detail of 345) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish

Construction detail from Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on panel)
XOS1765523 Construction detail from Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on panel) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

The Tower of Babel, 1594 (oil on panel)
XIR216127 The Tower of Babel, 1594 (oil on panel) by Valckenborch, Lucas van (c.1535-97); 41x56.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Chogha Zanbil Temple
An ancient Elamite complex in the Khuzestan province of Iran. It is one of the few extant ziggurats outside of Mesopotamia

Chogh Zanbil
An ancient Elamite complex in the Khuzestan province of Iran. It is one of the few extant ziggurats outside of Mesopotamia

Ziggurat of Dur-Kurigalzu, Iraq
The Ziggurat of Dur-Kurigalzu at Aqar Quf, Iraq - built in the 14th century BC by the Kassite King Kurigalzu. Date: circa 1910s

Original caption: An amazing survival. Aerial view of the tower of Babel as it appears today. 1 June 1928

Ground plan of the White Temple, also known as the, Temple of Anu at Uruk
SUMER: WHITE TEMPLE. Ground plan of the White Temple, also known as the, Temple of Anu at Uruk

The Ziggurat of Ur, located in the southeast of Iraq. Believed to be 4000 years old, it was built by the order of Ur-Nammu (c2047-2030 BC) as a temple to the moon god Nanna

Map featuring Mesopotamia and Tower of Babel, engraving
Cartography, Asia, 17th century. Map featuring Mesopotamia and the Tower of Babel. Engraving

High angle view of a temple, Ziggurat, Agargouf, Iraq
Archaeology - Southern Iraq. Ur. Reconstructed ziggurat. Colour illustration

Great Ziggurat of Ur, illustration
Ancient Civilizations. Reconstruction of the Sumerian Ziggurat, a massive stepped pyramid, in today Iraq. Artwork

IRAN. KHUZESTAN. Chogha Zanbil. Ziggurat (13th c. BC). Elam Kingdom

IRAQ / UR
Excavated residential housewalls and part of the reconstructed Ziggurat

Elamite ziggurat, Chogga Zanbil (Tchogha Zanbil), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

The ziggurat, Agargouf, Iraq, Middle East

Ruins of Ur, Iraq, Middle East

Sumerian city dating from around 4500-400BC, ziggurat and death pit, Ur, Iraq, Middle East

Warka Ziggurat, Iraq, Middle East

Iraq / Khorsabad Reconstr
A reconstruction of the Palace of Sargon II at Dur-Sharrukin (Khorsabad). Paul Emile Botta and Victor Place both dug at Khorsabad in the mid-19th century

Building Tower of Babel
In hope of reaching Heaven, Noahs descendants erect a ziggurat in the plain of Shinar, but construction is hampered by a breakdown in communication among them

Iraq / Archaeology / Babylon
the Tower of Babel - as reconstructed by sir Henry Rawlinson

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The ziggurat, a monumental structure that emerged in ancient Mesopotamia, holds a significant place in history. Dating back to around 4500-400 BC, the ziggurat at Ur stands as an awe-inspiring testament to Sumerian civilization. Its ruins, remnants of the Third Sumerian Dynasty, offer glimpses into a bygone era of architectural brilliance. In Iraq's city of Babylon, an illustration showcases the grandeur of Ishtar Gate and its accompanying ziggurat. This magnificent sight transports us back to a time when this ancient city flourished with cultural and artistic marvels. Another remarkable example is found on the site of Elamite city dating from 1250 BC. The temple dedicated to god Inshushinak proudly displays its ziggurat—a symbol of religious devotion and power. Ur Chaldees' western wall ziggurat captured in 1932 reveals the haunting beauty hidden within an extinct city. Standing tall amidst desolation, it serves as a reminder of civilizations lost but not forgotten. The Ziggurat Shrine in Iraq evokes feelings of reverence and spirituality. Its sacred aura invites contemplation and reflection upon humanity's quest for divine connection throughout history. An aerial view allows us to appreciate the sheer magnitude and intricate design of The Ziggurat of Ur in Iraq—an engineering feat that defies time itself. It reminds us how human ingenuity can create lasting legacies against all odds. Moving towards Akar Kuf (Aqar Quf), we encounter another striking example—The Ziggurat Akar Kuf—a testament to architectural prowess that continues to captivate modern-day visitors with its mystique. Even beyond their historical significance, these structures have inspired artists like those who crafted Giraffe Cabinet in 1915-16. This wooden masterpiece pays homage to the elegance and allure associated with these ancient wonders.