A pyramid is a structure with four triangular sides that meet at a common point, usually capped by a flat top. Pyramids are often associated with ancient Egypt and serve as tombs for pharaohs or other important figures from history.
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The Ancient Egyptians built magnificent pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs.
The Mayans constructed impressive step pyramids that were used for religious ceremonies and sacrifices.
The food pyramid is a graphical representation of a balanced diet, with different food groups arranged in layers.
The pyramid scheme is an illegal business model where participants profit by recruiting others rather than selling actual products.
In geometry, a pyramid is a polyhedron with a polygonal base and triangular faces that converge at a single point called the apex.
The Louvre Pyramid in Paris, designed by architect I.M. Pei, is a famous modern example of a glass pyramid structure.
A pyramid scheme can also refer to a financial fraud where investors are promised high returns but their money is used to pay off earlier investors.
The Great Pyramid of Giza, built around 2550 BC, is the largest of the three pyramids on the Giza Plateau and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.