[Curiosities] top-5 Curiosities about Pyramids

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1.Three of Egypt's most famous pyramids are found in Giza Necropolis, although in reality there are about 140 pyramids in the ancient Egyptian region. 

2.The oldest pyramid is considered that of Pharaoh Djoser, which was built in Saqqara Necropolis in the 27th century. 

3. While the pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser is the oldest, that of Khufu (also known as the "Great Pyramid of Giza") is the most massive. The initial height of the construction was 146.5 metres and the current height is 138.8 metres

4.Until the construction of Lincoln Cathedral in England, that is, until 1311, the Great Pyramid of Giza had left its title as the largest building in the world, built by humans. She held the record for 3871 years. 

5.The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest building of the 7 wonders of the ancient world and the last of those that have been preserved to this day.