The Tower of Babel Babylon’s ziggurat, which became a symbol of human arrogance before God, was a favorite subject for artists through the centuries. Oil painting by Roelant Saverg, 1607 ...

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The auction for Laguna Niguel’s iconic Ziggurat is now nine digits above the government’s original ask. The General Services Administration auction site shows two bids on Friday, Oct. 11 ...