Where are the Mayan pyramids?The Mayan pyramids are located in several regions across Central America, primarily in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. Here is a map of all known Ancient Maya PyramidsDirect link to the Maya Pyramids MapWhy did the Maya build pyramids?The Maya built pyramids for several important reasons:How were the Mayan…
Pyramids
Pyramids are massive, triangular structures that were often used as tombs for rulers. The most famous pyramids are in Egypt, but they were also built in places like Central America. These monumental buildings demonstrate the engineering skills of ancient civilizations.
Falicon pyramid
The Curious Case of the Falicon Pyramid: A Monument Built for a CaveLocated near Nice on the French Riviera lies the intriguing Falicon Pyramid. Unlike its grand Egyptian cousins, this structure stands just 9 meters tall. Moreover, it marks the entrance to the “Cave of the Bats” (Ratapignata Cave) below. Officially recognized as a historical…
Khaba Pyramid (Layer Pyramid)
The Enigmatic Khaba Pyramid: A Window into Early EgyptThe Khaba Pyramid, also known as the Layer Pyramid, stands as a captivating puzzle in Egypt’s archaeological landscape. Though incomplete, it offers valuable insights into the early development of pyramid construction during the Third Dynasty (around 2670 BC). Unlike its more famous cousins at Giza and Saqqara,…
The Pyramid of Baka in Zawyet el-Aryan (Egypt’s Area 51)
The Northern Pyramid of Zawyet el-Aryan, also known as the Pyramid of Baka and Pyramid of Bikheris, is a massive, unfinished pyramid located at Zawyet el-Aryan in Egypt. Its ownership is uncertain, but most Egyptologists believe it belonged to a king known under his Hellenized name, Bikheris, although some scholars dispute this dating.LocationThe Baka pyramid…
Chinese Pyramids
Understanding Chinese PyramidsThe term “Chinese pyramids” refers to pyramid-shaped structures in China. These structures primarily serve as ancient mausoleums and burial mounds. They house the remains of several early Chinese emperors and their imperial relatives. Approximately 38 of these pyramids sit 25 to 35 kilometers northwest of Xi’an, in Shaanxi Province’s Guanzhong Plains. The most…
Pierre de Couhard (Couhard Pyramid)
The Couhard Pyramid, an ancient edifice that has stood the test of time, is a remarkable structure located near the ancient necropolis of “Champ des Urnes” in Autun, a commune in Saône-et-Loire, France. This pyramid, which majestically overlooks the town of Autun, is believed to have been constructed in the 1st century AD. Its presence near one of the large necropolises of the Roman city of Augustodunum, the ancient name for Autun, hints at its probable function as a funerary monument. Despite its long history, the pyramid’s true purpose and the identity of those it commemorates remain subjects of much speculation and debate.