Which is the World's Largest Pyramid?

When you think of the majesty of pyramids, you might think of the Great Pyramid of Giza. But this structure in Egypt is by no means the only impressive pyramid in the world. Here, we take a look at the world's largest pyramid (an incredible Aztec achievement), as well as four other awe-inspiring pyramids. The 5 Largest Pyramids by Volume Egypt is home to several of the largest pyramids, but the largest pyramid in the world is on another continent. Here are five of the largest ancient pyramids by volume in descending order. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

5. Twisted Pyramid
Located in the royal necropolis of Dahshur, this ancient pyramid is so named because of its unique curved appearance. It measures 1,237,040 m³.

4. Red Pyramid
This Egyptian pyramid is the third largest pyramid in the world by volume 1,694,000 m³. It is a true straight-sided pyramid.


3. Great Pyramid of Khafre
The Great Pyramid of Khafre is the second largest pyramid in the Giza complex with a volume of 2,211,096 m³, but the Giza pyramid appears taller because it is lower.

2. Great Pyramid of Giza
The pyramids of Giza in Egypt are one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and a tourist attraction. Its size of 2.4 million m³ and historical significance make it one of the most impressive architectural achievements of ancient Egypt.


1. Great Pyramid of Cholula
About 100 km from Mexico City lies the largest pyramid in the world. The Pyramid of Quetzalcóatl in Cholula de Rivadavia holds the Guinness World Record for the largest pyramid in the world.
The ancient temple measures 3.3 million m³ and is also "the largest monument ever built" according to Guinness. Built to honor the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl, the Cholula pyramid is located on top of a hill. At the top of the complex is a Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary.


Largest Pyramid by Height Several of the largest pyramids by volume, such as the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, are also among the largest pyramids by height. Yet the absolute tallest pyramid is the Great Pyramid of Giza. Guinness World Records has called it the "tallest pyramid". According to Guinness, "The pyramid, also known as the Great Pyramid, was 146.7 m high when it was completed some 4,500 years ago, but erosion and vandalism have reduced its height to 137.5 m today."

Reception of the Modern Pyramid There are modern pyramids, but it may be more accurate to say that the structures are pyramidal. One of the best known is the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco. It is one of the tallest pyramid-shaped structures and, at 260 meters high, is one of the tallest buildings in San Francisco. When Transamerica Corporation, the organization behind the building, shared its design with the public, it did not receive positive reactions. One writer called it "authentic architectural butchery".

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