The Ziggurat of Babylon was a massive stepped structure built in ancient Mesopotamia, specifically in the city of Babylon. It served as a temple dedicated to the god Marduk and was part of a larger complex that included other temples and administrative buildings. The ziggurat was made of mud bricks and stood about 91 meters tall, making it one of the tallest structures of its time. Constructed around the 6th century BCE, the ziggurat featured a series of terraces that ascended to a shrine at the top. It was designed to symbolize a mountain, connecting the heavens and the earth. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was said to be nearby, further enhancing the city's grandeur.