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Yes, Greece has pyramids, 16 at least, the remains of 2 or more close by. Visiting ancient relics is not high on traditional person's list of favourite activities so I'm happy I took a few photos when we visited after a lunch of lamb chops and wine at a nearby taverna, many years ago. The pyramid was well sign posted and close-by so he couldn't wriggle out of a bit of sightseeing.
Daughter posing in the sun on an ancient stone
The pyramid is on a hilltop with a spectacular view of the plain and towns below, possibly a reason for it being built there. The plain below and the general area abound with archealogical treasures. Here nearby is the palace of Mycenae, the site of the giant walls and citadel of Tiryns and a lot more of very ancient structures including theatres, temples, a stadium and the remains of stone bridges and roads going back over 4000 years.
As you can see this pyramid is not quite as spectacular as the Egyptian kind. This one is only a few metres high and the top has toppled.
It's age is 2730BC which means it predates the Egyptian ones by 100 years. The inside is the size of a large room. No one is sure about its use, just that it wasn't a burial tomb.
The entrance
Just one more reason why I absolutely must visit Greece someday. Although my degree is anthropology, I have ever been fascinated by archaeology. Had no idea that there were so many pyramids in Greece!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many places to visit besides the acropolis! Some very mysterious places which are fascinating. You'd love it
DeleteI knew Greece had lots of ancient places but had not idea there were pyramids. Interesting.
ReplyDeleteThere are loads of very ancient stone structures that are a mystery. No one knows who built them or why
DeleteFascinating. I didn't know Greece had pyramids.
ReplyDeleteIt was a bit of a surprise for me too and there are quite a few of these
DeleteA pyramid is the easiest way of building, that doesn't require a wooden roof structure. You simply keep building until you reach a point, so they could have been used for almost any purpose, I suppose.
ReplyDeleteIt's always satisfying to know that something pre-dates the accepted oldest. A bit like Champagne being made in the UK long before we taught the process to the French!!!
Latest dating methods show this one is really ancient which makes it a bit of a mystery. If it was a lookout or guard house a simpler structure would have been more logical and there seems to have been quite a few of them in this area.
DeleteHistory is not as we have been taught , even the history of champagne. Rule Britania
We will add that to the visit list for this winter - may be have a day or two in Korinth and visit all those places (and a few vineyards in the general area).
ReplyDeleteThis one is near Argos and is the best preserved. It's called the Hellinikon Pyramid. The others are just more or less rubble.
DeleteYou learn something new every day. I didnt know there were pyramids in Greece.
ReplyDeleteAncient ruins of every kind!!
DeleteI never knew you had pyramids there, I always assumed they were only in Egypt but I guess it makes sense with your country's history.
ReplyDeleteThey are tiny compared to the Egyptian pyramids. Wish we knew why they were built
DeleteMy favourite thing to do is sightseeing ancient ruins
ReplyDeleteSee the Greeks invented everything lol
They like to think that!!
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