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The Great Pyramid of Giza is undoubtedly one of the most well-known icons of the ancient world. But thousands of other pyramids exist, not just in Egypt, but across the entire globe, including Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. The reason why so many ancient civilizations, many of which had no contact with each other, were constructing pyramids at around the same time remains a bit of a mystery. Nevertheless, many of these impressive monuments remain as legacies of these rich, ancient cultures. Here, we look at 5 little-known pyramids from the ancient world. 2,000-Year-Old Pyramid in Rome Gets a Facelift The Djoser Step Pyramid: Architectural Marvel of Egypt (Video) 1. A Pyramid in the Heart of Rome, Italy Rome