These four spectacular pyramids are not in Egypt but are beautiful…

The ancient masonry structures, Pyramids,  are unquestionably the iconic symbol of Egypt. But it is not the only country that is home to pyramids. Do you know that there are also some other spectacular Pyramids too which are not in Egypt. The ancient structures have been built across the world and there are some striking examples that can be found in America, Asia, and even Europe.

Here are 4 Spectacular Pyramids of the world. Aakanksha Umath reports…

1. Chinese Pyramids 

Many ancient Chinese emperors have been buried in pyramids that can now be found all over China, especially around the Xi’an and Luoyang regions. While these pyramids are quite distinct from each other, they are actually earthworks that are designed to look like burial mounds. Further, the outer parts are covered by trees and grass so that they resemble hills and not any man made structures. 

2. Pyramids of Tikal, Guatemala 

Spread across the thick rainforest of northern Guatemala, you will find remains of five pyramid temples that were built by the Mayans to honour their gods between 300 to 900 AD. Forgotten and remaining abandoned for around 800 years, these structures were gradually swallowed by the jungle. However, one can still spot the tallest, Pyramid IV, which seems like peeping through the canopy. 

3. Borobudur, Indonesia

Although the nine stacked platforms of this world’s largest Buddhist temple may not likely be considered a traditional pyramid, it is quite majestic. Built by the Sailendra Dynasty during the 9th century, its Javanese Buddhist architecture displays influences of Indian Gupta art. After 100 years of its construction, it was left abandoned, which was later rediscovered in 1814 by British Lieutenant Governor Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. Now, devotees visit this site to circumambulate clockwise along the walkways to reach the uppermost level. 

4. Nubian Pyramids, Sudan 

They might be smaller than the pyramids in Giza, yet the pyramids here make for an impressive sight. There are around or more than 200 structures in total here, and they are impressively steeper too. Also, note that the area mostly remains deserted. The region was ruled by Nubian kings and queens from around 300 BC to 300 AD, and these pyramids served as their tombs. You will witness that most of the pyramids have their tops knocked off, which was the handiwork of an Italian explorer, who spent much of the 1880s here searching for treasure.

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