Note 177 — Chapter II · (continued 2)
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According to M. Dieulafoy's theory, the tower itself was built in five stages, standing on a massive base (kigullu,) which in turn rested on a plinth, or terrace, extending over a great part of the temple-court; thus, including the temple at the summit of the tower, the eight stages of Herodotus would be explained.