Coincidence or Connection

Where are the oldest pyramids located?

Most people thinking of ancient pyramids jump straight to ancient Egypt.

While that’s not wrong, it’s not necessarily right either.

In fact, there are ancient pyramids all around the world, from a number of different cultures
and civilisations and representing many different architectural styles and approaches.

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It’s not surprising to learn therefore that the list of world pyramids really does span the globe.

From the famous pyramids of Egypt to Mesoamerican pyramids, Chinese tomb pyramids,
South American step pyramids, Mesopotamian ziggurats, North American mound pyramids and even Roman ceremonial pyramids,
these ancient structures pop up across the globe right through the centuries in cultures who often have no connection to one-another.

While some examples of the pyramids of the world are accepted by all to be pyramids in the classic sense,
others are the subject of debate.

It has even been claimed that the biggest pyramids of all are found in Bosnia, though much discussion still rages about that particular issue…



Breaking News

Archaeologists working near the ancient settlement of Edfu, in southern Egypt,
have uncovered a step pyramid that dates back about 4,600 years, predating the Great Pyramid of Giza by at least a few decades.


http://www.livescience.com/43051-step-pyramid-uncovered-in-egypt.html


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I don't believe in coincidence. The only connection I think they have is that, as already mentioned, a mound is probably the first architectural shape that comes to mind for most civilizations. Wikipedia lists 47 burial mounds in China alone, and that's probably a low-end number. I'm pretty sure the same applies to most other countries.

Powerful person dies. Throw lots of dirt on him. Mound. ;)
 
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