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Havelange, Belgium
'Pyramide de Verlée'
All websites claim that the origin of this obelisk is both unknown and mysterious. However, adding a single piece of information solves the mystery entirely.
Garvagh, Northern Ireland
The Garvagh Pyramid
A 21-foot-tall pyramid in a Northern Irish woodland marks the grave of... nobody.
Badrshein, Egypt
Pyramid of Userkaf
Modest but unique pyramid built for a pharaoh has been reduced to a “heap of stone.”
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Meade Pyramid
A monument first built to honor Confederate soldiers now honors their Union opponents.
Visoko, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ravne Tunnels
A network of tunnels connecting Bosnia’s ‘ancient pyramids’—or maybe just an abandoned mine?
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AO Mailbag: Which Places Just Aren’t Worth Visiting?
We look for wonder everywhere we go. But today, let’s talk about the trips that aren’t worth it.
Seward, Nebraska
World’s Largest Time Capsule
This subterranean treasure trove is said to contain a motorcycle, a Chevy, and a teal leisure suit.
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What Did the Ancient Egyptians Eat? AO Wants to Know.
Egyptian archaeologist Mennat-Allah El Dorry digs deep into the diets of the past.
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Pyramids of Plaine Magnien
Proof of ancient aliens, or simply a creative way for farm laborers to clear their fields?
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis Pyramid
The 10th-tallest pyramid in the world, this former sports arena is now home to a massive Bass Pro Shops store.
Wemding, Germany
'Zeitpyramide' ('Time Pyramid')
An abstract sculpture that will be a work in progress for the next 1,000 years.
Hérémence, Switzerland
Pyramides d'Euseigne
These spindly, stone-capped formations are the product of glacial deposits and thousands of years of erosion.
Badrshein, Egypt
South Pavilion Graffiti
The oldest tourist graffiti in the world helped archaeologists identify the Pyramid of Djoser.
Autun, France
Pierre de Couhard
Reminiscent of a termite mound, this imposing structure is likely an ancient funerary monument.
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Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade Milestone
This small bronze pyramid marks the center of Belgrade, but some say it is a Masonic symbol.
Laconia, Greece
Pyramid on Mount Taygetos
The top of the holy mountain for the ancient Spartans looks like a pyramid—is it man-made or a natural phenomenon?
London, England
'The Wisdom of Solomon' Stone Pyramid
This mysterious pyramid is said to be part of a complex web of occult and Freemason symbols.
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