GK Quiz: Pyramids may not be included in the 7 wonders now, but as soon as their name comes to mind, people think of Egypt and the architecture of the pyramid. Everyone thinks that pyramids are in Egypt only (Which country has most pyramids). If you also think so then you are wrong. Rather, it is also surprising that there are more pyramids in another country than Egypt (Egypt Pyramid facts). Do you know the name of this country? We claim that very few people will be aware of this fact.
The Pyramids of Sudan. (Photo: Canva)
According to the report of Science Alert website, the maximum number of pyramids are found in Sudan, adjacent to Egypt. The maximum number of pyramids in the world are found here. According to the report, while there are 138 pyramids in Egypt, there are 200 to 255 pyramids in Sudan. However, the pyramids of Sudan were not built by the ancient Egyptians who had traveled towards the south. It is believed that the pyramids present in Sudan were built by the people of the Kush Empire. This was an ancient civilization that lived near the Nile River between 1070 BC and 350 AD.
Great Pyramid of Mexico. (Photo: Canva)
Sudan has the most pyramids
Both civilizations used to build pyramids to bury their loved ones. There is a lot of difference in the size of both the pyramids. Kush pyramids used to be 6 to 30 meters high, while Egyptian pyramids were up to 138 meters high. The city of Meroe, located in the middle of Sudan, has the most pyramids. Around 200 pyramids are found here. The rest of the pyramids of the country are present in different parts.
The biggest pyramid is in Mexico
You will be surprised to know that Egypt neither has the most pyramids nor the biggest ones, because to see the biggest pyramid you will have to go to Cholula in Mexico, where the Great Pyramid is located. This pyramid is hidden inside a mountain. Scientists are now doing more research on the pyramids of Sudan, so that they can find out what used to exist earlier in the city where they are located.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 7, 2024, 10:37 IST
