Ziggurat Collection

The ziggurat at Ur, Iraq, Middle East

Ziggurat in Sumerian city dating from around 4500-400BC, Ur, Iraq, Middle East

Illustration of Ishtar Gate and Ziggurat in ancient city of Babylon

IRAQ: ZIGGURAT IN UR. Ruins of the Third Sumerian Dynasty ziggurat in Ur, built c2100 B.C. Photograph, c1932

Ziggurat dating from 1250 BC, temple to god Inshushinak on site of Elamite city, Choga Zanbil, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Ziggurat, Ur, Iraq, Middle East

Staircase on ziggurat, ruins of Ur, Iraq, Middle East

Ur Chaldees Western wall ziggurat 1932 Iraq Extinct city
Ur. (So called of the Chaldees). Western wall of the ziggurat. 1932, Iraq, Ur (Extinct city)

The Ziggurat of Ur, Iraq, aerial view Date: circa 1920s

Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, near Cairo, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, near Cairo, Egypt, 1898. The pyramid was built in the 27th century BC for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser

Stepped atrium JLP01_11_53205_19
VAUXHALL CROSS, ALBERT EMBANKMENT, VAUXHALL, LAMBETH, GREATER LONDON. A team of window fitters working on the installation of a stepped atrium on the northern side of Vauxhall Cross

Central America, Belize, Cayo; Chiquibul Forest Reserve, Caracol archaeological site, view of the rear of structures A4, A5 and A6

Ziggurat Shrine, Iraq where the ancient Assyrians worshiped. Flat toped Ziggurat can be seen in with its shrine in the centre standing within a sacred enclosure, at Ur of the Chaldees in Mesopotamia

Giraffe Cabinet, 1915-16 (wood)
2962612 Giraffe Cabinet, 1915-16 (wood) by Fry, Roger Eliot (1866-1934); 214x116 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Made by John Joseph Kallenborn (1866-1934)); © Manchester Art Gallery

The confusion of tongues, a scence from the bible. The Tower of Babel in the background. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker

Black and white drawing of Tower of Babel
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] The confusion of tongues at

The Building of the Tower of Babel (oil on canvas)
THA100425 The Building of the Tower of Babel (oil on canvas) by Valckenborch, Marten van (1535-1612); 101.6x152.4 cm; Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley

Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on panel) (detail of 345)
BBC186438 Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on panel) (detail of 345) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); total pic=114x15 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish, out of copyright

Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on panel) (detail of 345)
BBC186437 Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on panel) (detail of 345) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); total pic 114x155 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish, out of copyright

The Construction of the Tower of Babel
SCP38769 The Construction of the Tower of Babel by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642); Prado, Madrid, Spain; Flemish, out of copyright

Construction of the Tower of Babel, 1360-70 (fresco)
ALI213395 Construction of the Tower of Babel, 1360-70 (fresco) by Menabuoi, Giusto di Giovanni de (d.1393); Padua Baptistery, Padua, Italy; Alinari

The Tower of Babel (panel)
JKR69475 The Tower of Babel (panel) by Grimmer or Grimer, Abel (1570-1619); 50x65 cm; Galerie de Jonckheere, Paris, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Model of the Sit Shamsi ceremony, from Susa, c. 1150 BC (bronze) (b / w photo)
XIR286962 Model of the Sit Shamsi ceremony, from Susa, c.1150 BC (bronze) (b/w photo) by Elamite, (12th century BC); length: 60 cm; Louvre, Paris

Step Pyramid of King Djoser (c. 2667-2648 BC) Old Kingdom (photo)
JB117467 Step Pyramid of King Djoser (c.2667-2648 BC) Old Kingdom (photo) by Egyptian 3rd Dynasty (2700-2620 BC); Saqqara, Memphis

Title page of Restitution of Decayed Intelligence by Richard Verstegam, Antwerp
833818 Title page of Restitution of Decayed Intelligence by Richard Verstegam, Antwerp, 1605 (engraving) by Flemish School, (17th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Ziggurat, old Assyrian town of Ashur (Assur), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iraq, Middle East

Wall decoration in the Stylos Monastery, Turkey, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Wall decoration in the Stylos Monastery, Turkey, (1928). 2nd half of 11th Century or about 1100 A.D...Middle Byzantine ornament in the Cave of St. Paul in the Stylos Monastery (in the Latmos Mts. E)

Ziggurat, Assyrian temple, reproduction in a drawing by Chipiez

Great Ziggurat, Calah (Nimrud), Iraq, 1977. Ziggurats were temple towers of terraced pyramid form built by the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia

Great Ziggurat of Ur, Iraq, 1977. Ziggurats were temple towers of terraced pyramid form built by the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia

Tower of Babel, Babylon, Iraq, 1977
Tower of Babel, Babylon, Iraq. Remains of the great ziggurat of Babylon, which is thought to have been the inspiration behind the biblical Tower of Babel

Ziggurat of Agar Quf, Dur-Kurigalzu, Iraq, 1977. Ziggurats were temple towers of terraced pyramid form built by the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia

Ziggurat, Ashur, Iraq, 1977. Ziggurats were temple towers of terraced pyramid form built by the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia

Antiquities of Babylonia and Egypt, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777

Iraq / Mesopotamia: Tower of Babel by Bruegel the Younger, 17th century
The Tower of Babel, according to the Book of Genesis, was an enormous tower built in the plain of Shinar. According to the biblical account

The Ziggurat Akar Kuf (Aqar Quf)
The Ziggurat Akar Kuf (Aqar Quf, formerly Dur-Kurigalzu), situated near Baghdad and originates from the Kassite Dynasty. The layers of masonry consist alternately of clay bricks and hemp or raffia

Illustration of Ziggurat, Ur, Mesopotamia

Iran - Shush Castle - Susa
Shush Castle (Chateau de Suse) in the ruins of the ancient city of Susa (Shush) in the Khuzestan Province of Iran. Constructed by French archaeologist Jean-Marie Jacques de Morgan as a secure base

A reconstruction of the ancient Assyrian city of Dur Sharrukin (modern Khorsabad)
ASSYRIA: DUR SHARRUKIN. A reconstruction of the ancient Assyrian city of Dur Sharrukin (modern Khorsabad) showing the citadel and palace of Sargon II and the ziggurat (top center)

Ur Chaldees Sand encroaching excavated ruins
Ur. (So called of the Chaldees). Sand encroaching on excavated ruins. Scene from the top of the ziggurat. 1932, Iraq, Ur (Extinct city)

Iraq Ziggurat Ur 1932 Extinct city
Iraq, Ziggurat, Ur. 1932, Iraq, Ur (Extinct city)

Ur Chaldees looking down city ruins top ziggurat
Ur. (So called of the Chaldees) looking down on the city ruins from the top of the ziggurat. 1932, Iraq, Ur (Extinct city)

Ur Chaldees Tent modern Abraham Ziggurat distance
Ur. (So called of the Chaldees). Tent of a modern Abraham. Ziggurat seen in distance. 1932, Iraq, Ur (Extinct city)

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)

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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.