Mind-blowing scale! The Great Pyramid of Cholula measures approximately 450 meters on each side and stands between 54 and 66 meters tall, making it the largest pyramid by volume in the world. Now mostly buried under earth and vegetation, this Mesoamerican giant remains one of archaeology's most awe-inspiring structures.
Great Pyramid of Cholula: world's largest pyramid by volume
Key facts
- The Great Pyramid measures 450 m on each side with a height between 54 and 66 m
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