In considering the perfect monuments of the ancient world, the mind instantly takes flight to the sun-baked deserts of Egypt. Our mind’s eye sees the razor-edged precision of geometry on the plateau of Giza, where massive triangles of stone jut into the landscape of the desert. For centuries, such monuments have been considered the highest expressions of human achievement and grandeur. However, our imagination has a colossal blind spot.
To view what is possibly the biggest pyramid ever built by any civilisation in ancient history, you do not have to travel all the way to Egypt and find your way to Cairo. In fact, the site of the greatest pyramid is actually situated in the Mexican Highlands. This is because the true kingpin of ancient pyramids is literally resting underneath tons of grass, trees, and even an old colonial church! Due to its massive footprint, many tourists tend to overlook this architectural marvel, taking it for nothing more than just another rolling hill!
