The Ziggurat in West Sacramento, California, neighbors Tower Bridge on the river. ... These 21 stories highlight the area’s quirks and history October 14, 2024 11:31 AM ...

Construction of the Great Ziggurat of Ur began around 2050 BCE and was completed by 1980 BCE, standing approximately 30 meters high with a base measuring 64 by 45 meters.

A few minutes later, they stood at the foot of the 4,100-year-old ziggurat, or temple tower, of Ur. They were no longer two dozen or so tired, sweaty soldiers toiling to rebuild a war-torn country.