One of the most unique masterpieces of ancient Mesopotamia is the Ziggurate of Aqar Quf, which was also a distinctive feature of ancient Near Eastern architecture. It is located 20 miles west of Baghdad, especially at the confluence of the Tigris River in Diyala. Excavations at the site by the Iraqi Archaeological Directorate date back to 1942, when they were able to expose the remains of Ziggurate, and confirm that it is the same city as the distant Kassite city of Dur-Kurigalzu. It was built in early 1400 BC by the Kassite king (Dur-Kurigalzu). It is about 170 feet high and has a foundation of 69 meters, built of sun dry brick structures. At the same time, it became the new capital of the Kassite and was of great importance to them. It was also the center of the worship of the god Enlil, and excavations have yielded about 100 clay tablets belonging to King Dur-Kurigalzu of Kassite.
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