Mayan Pyramides were built around 3000 years ago. There are many pyramides of different sizes. The biggest one is Great Pyramid of Cholula, its dimensions are: 120m long, 120m wide and 17m high. read more
One example is the Aztec pyramid of the sun in Teotihuacan covers exactly the same area than the one of Kheops , but the angle of the sides is only half of that in Giza, Egypt. about 26 degrees vs. 52 degrees. read more
Egyptian pyramids are much larger than the Mayan pyramids, and have smooth sides (except the stepped pyramid Pyramid of Djoser) and pointed tips. Originally, they were covered in white limestone and their tips were covered in gold so that they shone in Egypt's strong sunlight. The Maya pyramids are much later in date. read more
The largest pyramid in Mexico is the Great Pyramid of Cholula which is also the largest pyramid by volume in the world. It has a base of 450 by 450 m (1476x1476 ft) and a height of 66 m (217 ft). However the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt is the tallest pyramid in the world with a height of 138.8 m (455 feet). read more