
This is a virtual reconstruction of the tapir, central pyramid of the archaeological site of El Mirador , and which until now is considered the pyramid-highest in the world.
The magnificence of this temple and other recent discoveries in the Mirador Basin demonstrate a culture of highly sophisticated exists since much before than believed. When the viewpoint was being finished, the Greek culture was beginning to form (EIGHTH century bc.) It is estimated that the total volume of the building is around 2,800.000 m3, surpassing the Great Pyramid of Cheops in Giza, Egypt, it should be noted that the pyramid (along with two other adjacent) is built on a platform also pyramidal in shape, forming a sort of huge acropolis.
The dimensions of architectural claim 19 large structures, and a multitude of small buildings, reaching a total height of 170 m.
It is unknown if the construction is completely artificial, or if you used any natural hill; a common custom in other pyramids of mesoamerica. By height, is the tallest pyramid in America, beating to the Temple, headed Serpent in Tikal (Guatemala), 64 metres.




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