Cryptic crossword clue
Type of pyramid — woven Giza rug has back of it 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ZIGGURAT

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What does ZIGGURAT mean?

ZIGGURAT noun
  1. A temple tower of the ancient Mesopotamian valley, having the form of a terraced pyramid of successively receding stories
  2. A building with similar style or shape

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