July 9th, 2023
By Sonakshi Kandhari Govind Kolady
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Renowned for their triangular shape, pyramids are commonly linked to Egypt as burial sites for Pharaohs. Yet, surpassing Egyptian boundaries, these 7 colossal structures grace multiple continents, proudly holding the title of the world's largest pyramids.
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Stretching 55 metres high, its volume is humongous, expanding across 450 metres. Perhaps because of its staggering size, it was called Tlachihualtepetl, which means ‘man-made mountain’. And within this pyramid, there are seven other pyramids.
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San Francisco’s tallest skyscraper is the world’s tallest modern pyramid. Scrutinising it in one go is quite a challenge because it stretches up to 853 feet. One can visit this on Montgomery Street, where it is situated and is a prominent tourist attraction.
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Constructed in 2600 B.C.E., this is the only wonder of the ancient world that still exists. Sprawling upwards for an astonishing 138.5 metres, this pyramid was built by Pharaoh Khufu with 2.3 billion stones that have stood the test of time.
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This pyramid reaches up to a height of 136 metres. Built by Pharaoh Khafre, this is not your regular pyramid because it is home to a valley temple and a mortuary temple.
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Towering at a height of 236 feet, this ancient pyramid is almost entirely covered in vegetation. It was abandoned in the 9th century, and archaeologists began to excavate it in the 19th century. Records suggest that 15 million days of labour went into its construction.
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At a height of 104 metres, this pyramid was constructed by Pharaoh Sneferu. This pyramid gets its name from its shape. It was the first attempt to build a smooth-sided pyramid, which did not go too well, hence its peculiar shape.
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The second-largest modern pyramid to make it on this list is at a height of 108 metres. It's named after an Egyptian city called Luxor, which in Arabic means palace.
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