Sacred Pyramids Around the World
5 remarkable pyramids revered by believers and admired by travelers.
This guide lists 5 sacred sites in the world's pyramids , connected to 5 spiritual traditions: Maya Religion, Ancient Egyptian Religion, Ancient Nubian Religion, Kemetism, Aztec Religion. 5 of them belong to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 5 are archaeological sanctuaries of ancient faiths. Each guide covers history, what to see, dress code, opening hours and the best time to visit.
Sacred sites in the world's pyramids
Chichen Itza
Visit Chichen Itza in Yucatan, the Maya city of El Castillo, the Sacred Cenote and the equinox serpent of light, one of the great sacred sites of Mexico.
Meroë Pyramids and Jebel Barkal
The Meroë pyramids and the holy mountain of Jebel Barkal preserve the sacred heritage of the Kushite kings of ancient Nubia in Sudan.
Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, royal tombs and temples of ancient Egypt built to carry the pharaoh to the afterlife.
Teotihuacan, City of the Gods
Visit Teotihuacan near Mexico City, where the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon line the Avenue of the Dead in a sacred city later honored by the Aztecs.
Uxmal
Discover Uxmal in Yucatan, a Puuc Maya city with the oval Pyramid of the Magician and stone mosaics of the rain god Chaak. A calm, rewarding visit.