10 Global Pyramids You Should Visit in a Lifetime – I’ve Been to Three, Become a Mystery Explorer

Pyramids are the tombs of ancient Egyptian pharaohs, and also symbolize the power of the pharaohs. However, their construction methods still remain a mystery. Although you think of Egypt first when you hear 'pyramid,' pyramids were not exclusive to Egypt, but there are pyramids with various forms in some corners of the world. Let's explore the world's famous pyramids together.

Exploring the Top 10 Pyramids

Bent Pyramid Egypt Dahshur

This pyramid was built during the reign of Pharaoh Sahsu (circa 2613 BC – 3589 BC). Its design reflects the transition between smooth-faced pyramids and stepped pyramids, and therefore the pyramid's body is curved.

Giza's Great Pyramids Egypt

The Great Pyramid of Giza (left) and the Pyramid of Khufu (right) are the two surviving pyramids in Giza, built for Pharaohs Khafre and Menkaure of the Fourth Dynasty of Egypt 4500 years ago. They are famous ancient historical sites, mainly made of limestone. The Pyramid of Khufu is also known as the 'Great Pyramid,' and is one of the only remaining wonders of the ancient world.

Tikal Pyramid

Tikal Temple, also known as the Temple of the Jaguar, is the core of the Tikal Maya civilization ruins, and one of the largest archaeological sites of the Pre-Columbian period. This limestone stepped pyramid can be traced back to approximately 732 AD.

Bolger Pyramid Sudan Karima

The Bolger Pyramid was built during the 3rd century BC as a royal cemetery of the Napatan Kings.

Nubian Pyramids Sudan Merowe

The city of Merowe has over 200 pyramids, most of which date back to 720 BC – 300 BC. These pyramids are much narrower than Egyptian pyramids.

Sun Pyramid Mexico Teotihuacan

The Teotihuacan pyramid, located about 30 miles (approximately 48 km) from Mexico City, is the largest building in this Pre-Columbian city. After centuries of abandonment, the Aztecs came here and named this pyramid 'Sun Pyramid.'

Satztian Pyramid Italy Rome

This pyramid was built from clay bricks and marble, approximately built between 18th and 12th centuries BC, and it was the tomb of Gaius Satizius. This pyramid is one of the best-preserved ancient buildings in Rome.

Left Seakh Pyramid Egypt Zagara

Seakh was an important ruler of the Third Dynasty of Egypt, and this pyramid was built for him. It is said that the Left Seakh stepped pyramid was built by Egypt's famous architect, Inhotep, by one person alone.

Jimar Pyramid Canaries Tenerife Island

The Jimar pyramid was built in the 19th century, a rectangular staircase reaching the top. It was built from volcanic rock.

Moon Pyramid Mexico Teotihuacan

The Moon Pyramid is the second largest pyramid in Teotihuacan, built between 200 and 450 AD.