Similarities Of Giza And The Mayan Pyramids

The pyramids at Giza and the Mayan pyramids are interesting ancient artifacts that scholars have devoted their lives to. The two structures are alike and different in many ways including physical appearance, purpose, and permanence. For example, the pyramids physical appearances are more different than they are alike. The pyramids at Giza were solid stone, designed to be permanently sealed. Unlike the Egyptians, the Mayans had stairs on all four sides with 365 steps leading up to a “box-shaped” room. The Great Pyramid at Giza is the tallest and oldest of the pyramids. It stands taller than the Statue of Liberty and Big Ben. At its base, ten football fields would fit. The Mayan size was less impressive and stood only at seventy-nine