Elliniko pyramid, Ancient pyramid in Elliniko, Greece.
The Elliniko pyramid is an ancient limestone structure in the Argolida region. The building has a rectangular base with walls that rise at a steep angle and end flat on top, with a corridor leading into the interior.
The structure likely dates to the 4th century BCE, a time when Greeks traveled to Egypt. These encounters may have brought back new building ideas that appear in this unusual form.
The name refers to the ancient region where this structure stands. Today visitors can see how it serves as a landmark in the landscape, drawing attention as a point of reference.
The structure sits along an old road in the plain and offers views of the sea and surrounding landscape. Access is straightforward since it stands in open land and can be reached from several sides.
Unlike Egyptian pyramids, a narrow passage enters from the southeast side into the structure's interior. This passage opens into a large square room, suggesting a completely different purpose than the famous Egyptian tombs.
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