Compare And Contrast Pyramid Vs Great Ziggurat

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Both the pyramid (3.7) and the great ziggurat (2.13) are considered architecture wonders. Because both were made to dedicated their god or leader/ruler, it also has the unique design, made of muds which turn into baked bricks, and have numerous steps. Their difference is both were made in other lands, as the pyramid made in Egypt and the great ziggurat is in Mesopotamia. Another thing about their difference, is the design of it. the pyramid is design as a three-dimensional triangle form structure, originally it was supposed to be just a step pyramid, but later produce from steps to slide. With the four surface from it reflect the sunlight that show it beauty from it view. They use technique to make the layers stands by using the buttressing

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