Pyramid
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- This page is about the structure, for the geometry figure see Pyramid (Mathematics)
The pyramids were large monuments originating in ancient times. They were built by many cultures besides the Ancient Egyptian culture such as in Mesoamerica and India. They were erected for worship, as a grave or as a memorial.
[edit] Egypt
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 Francis Frith, 1859 |
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 The Great Pyramids of Giza |
 Great Pyramid of Giza from a 19th century stereopticon card photo |
 The pyramid of Sakkara - One of the oldest pyramids |
 Pyramid of Unas |
 Piramida Dzesera |
 Piramida Cheopsa |
[edit] Other
 Rome: Pyramid of Caius Cestius (c. 12 BC) |
 Sudan: Meroe Pyramids (Nubian pyramids) |
 Ancient Greece: Pyramid of Hellinikon (probably 4th century BC) |
 Central America: Maya pyramids (c. 700-1000) |
 Canary Is.: Pyramids of Güímar (19th century) |
 India: Gangaikonda Cholapuram (11th century C.E.) |
 Rome: Porta San Paolo incisione Falda |
 English: War memorial in Großbeeren
Deutsch: Denkmal für die Schlacht bei Großbeeren
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