2007-01-17 19:01:46 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
I think that would be Las Vegas....LOL
2007-01-17 19:04:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term pyramid is exceptionally vague; but don't worry, it's not your fault. In geometry, a pyramid is a 3D shape with multiple triangular faces and a base. However, when referring to man-made pyramids there is a much looser definition: any man-made construction with a base much much wider than the top. Hence "pyramids" such as Djoser's at Saqara in Egypt is actually a series of progressively smaller boxes placed on top of each other, as are the pyramids constructed by Mayans, Aztecs and other Amerindian cultures.
Some consider heaped-earth structures (such as the burial mound of Qin Shihuang in Xi'an, China) to be pyramids even though they are not made out of stone. The temples built in ancient Mesopotamia (Ziggurats) can also be considered pyramids. Even the temples built by the Khmer in Cambodia - Angkor Wat - can be considered pyramids. A Roman emperor even built a small pyramid as his tomb and it can still be seen in downtown Rome!
As far as modern architecture goes, many architects have used the pyramid as a model because of its amazing stability. The Louvre in Paris features a few small glass pyramids designed by I.M. Pei; Memphis, Tennessee has a 321 foot tall Pyramid Arena; Las Vegas' Luxor Hotel's main structure is a 350 foot tall pyramid; and San Francisco's Transamerica building is an 853 foot tall pyramid. The future holds more for pyramids: a Japanese firm has floated ideas for a vast pyramidal city to float off the coast from Tokyo.
2007-01-18 03:34:04 · answer #2 · answered by amissio 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean still standing or no longer standing? The phoenicians travelled widely and I believe they built some pyramids in both Australia and South America. I think some of the tallest no longer standing pyramids however, were built in China. If you do a search on either China or Phonecia, you should be able to get some more information. Good luck.
2007-01-17 19:05:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco. It's even taller than the Great Pyramid of Giza. Almost twice as tall.
2007-01-17 19:11:27 · answer #4 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mexico. The Aztecs built pyramids, quite close to Mexico City and the Mayas also built pyramids in the Yucatan area.
2007-01-17 20:24:32 · answer #5 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mayan Pyramids in Mexico are tall.
However, I saw a program on TV that showed a large hill in Serbia that may be the remnants of a huge earthen pyramid from long ago.
2007-01-17 19:08:50 · answer #6 · answered by Wocka wocka 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
America
2007-01-17 20:12:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest building in Teotihuacan and one of the largest in Mesoamerica. Found along the Avenue of the Dead
there is a massive man made "pyrimid" shaped mound in north america bigger than giza but it is made of rubble and mud
2007-01-17 20:24:45 · answer #8 · answered by ben s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Mexico. The Aztecs builts some beautiful pryramids.
2007-01-17 19:07:06 · answer #9 · answered by Legsology07 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
USA. The Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas!
2007-01-17 19:04:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi - Las Vegas, that hotel? Or...the Louvre I think isnt that a pyramid / has a pyramid??xx
2007-01-17 19:28:13 · answer #11 · answered by Secret Squirrel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋