do you know if besides Egypt there are still other countries that also have a pyramid? Pyramid is not a modern pyramid as it has been reviewed Travelingyuk some time ago yes, but ancient pyramid that has such historical story of the building of its kind in Egypt. Curious to know which countries in question? Tune in the following review.
According to some sources, the ancient Egyptians had become a center of world architecture. Not a few foreigners who come to this country who go home and then build the pyramids. One example Romans who built the pyramids after visiting Egypt and traveler can now see through the Pyramid of Caius Cestius in Rome. Travelingyuk collected from various sources, this is the fifth country besides Egypt also had a pyramid.
1. Mexico - Pyramid of the Sun
In the Americas region, the Maya are so well known for very many heritage buildings and is regarded as one of the groups with the most modern civilization in ancient times. But besides the Mayans there Aztecs were no less powerful in building a building. In Mexico there are relics Aztecs named Teotihuacan, a complex that contains a lot of pyramids and means "birthplace of the gods."
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Teotihuacan complex is located in the valley is about 48 km from Mexico City. In this complex there are several pyramids with the Pyramid of the Sun as the main one. Pyramid of the Sun is the largest pyramid among others. Size height reached 72 meters, although it looks very high it is still very dwarfed compared to the pyramids in Egypt.
Mexico - Pyramid of the Sun,
This site was discovered in 1970 and is estimated to have been built by the Aztecs since the year 100 AD. Pyramid of the Sun is believed to be the building's most sacred to the tribe. Around the site there is also a pyramid of the moon and a number of other ancient buildings. A traveler is allowed to climb to the top of the pyramid.
2. Italy - Pyramid of Caius Cestius
Besides the Colosseum, Italy also has a Roman heritage buildings such as the pyramids. Is the Pyramid of Caius Cestius, is located in the city of Rome was built between the 18th century to 12 BC. According to the study's 36-meter-high pyramid is the tomb of a wealthy Roman who are fond of all things smelly Egypt.
So in ancient times, the Romans traveled to Egypt. They consider that the country is the mecca of world architecture. Therefore, after returning to his country's Romans then build some pyramids, there were four but only one is still intact today.
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Italy - The Pyramid of Caius Cestius,
Pyramid of Caius Cestius is the only one that is still intact and standing on European soil. This pyramid had received an injection of funds from Japanese businessman named Yuzo Yagi which then funds were used to renovate the pyramid. According to the history of the Pyramid of Caius Cestius built on the outskirts of the city but as the times are in the position now even a very busy crossroads in the city of Rome. Many a traveler who then stopped to view and take pictures with this pyramid when crossing the intersection.
3. Guatemala - Tikal Pyramids
Not only have the prophecies of doom that had horrendous world in the year 2012 alone, the Mayans did in fact have had an advanced civilization since ancient times than the other tribes. One of the greatest relics
can be found in Guatemala, South America in the form of a pyramid called Tikal.
Tikal pyramid is specifically located in El Peten and according to research has been built by the Maya since the year 732 AD. The shape is quite unique and out of the pyramid concept most. At first glance this is also similar to the archaeological relics such as temples and archaeological circles nevertheless a traveler to know him as a triangular pyramid because of its shape.
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Guatemala - Pyramid Tikal,
Another uniqueness is owned by Pyramid Tikal is the constituent material made of limestone were piled as high as 47 meters. Even though the pyramid still stands today even have recorded it as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1979 ago. Now for the vacation traveler in Guatemala take time to visit the archaeological site is yes.
4. Spain - Pyramids of Guimar
Turning to the Spanish traveler will be introduced to Guimar Pyramid. Not mainland Matador country but the existence of this pyramid on the island of Tenerife, Canary Islands. Pyramid shape is not so firm and are composed of six layers of volcanic rocks.
This archaeological site bari discovered 26 years ago, exactly in 1990. According to research by archaeologists, Pyramids of Guimar is a young site that was built in the 19th century. Uncertain who built but sebagin archaeologists believe that the site was built by Guanche tribe who were the original inhabitants in the Canary Islands.
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Spain - Pyramids of Guimar,
To reveal more about Guimar Pyramids, a number of archaeologists continue to do research until now. But for the traveler who wants to see and visit langsungpun still be allowed KoG. So do not forget to visit the island of Tenerife to see it up close ya.
5. Sudan - Pyramids of Nubia
There is one country that earned him the nickname State Pyramids and not Egyptian but Sudan. Perhaps for the layman it is extremely odd considering that the most famous pyramids in Egypt and the only country that is synonymous with this triangle-shaped building.
However, based on research, the number of pyramids in Sudan more than in Egypt, the number reached more than 200 pieces although most are small. These pyramids are generally found in the region of Nubia, the northern part of Sudan and close to the River Nile. from there that later became known as the Pyramid of Nubia.
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Sudan - Pyramids of Nubia,
The uniqueness lies in the pyramid shape that resembles a perfect pyramid. The shape of the building looks more delicate because made of sandstone. The existence of these pyramids also be valid evidence if Sudan has had a high civilization since time immemorial, or rather brings us back to the years 720-300 BC. Pyramids in Sudan serves as the tombs of the kings with pyramids on Mount Barkal as the most famous.
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