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bogsnopper t1_ix9rpcn wrote

Not your fault, but definitely some misinformation here. I started down this rabbit hole by calculating the volume based on the dimensions you provided. Doing so shows Giza having a significantly larger volume (2.6 million cubic meters compared to 0.79 million for Cholula). Checking references on Wikipedia reveals that the “largest” claim is based on the overall complex and not on the pyramid itself. So saying “largest archaeological site of a pyramid” is correct but “largest pyramid by volume” is not.

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Mind-Matters-Not OP t1_ix9tmmx wrote

TIL Giza pyramid is still the largest. Thank you!!!!

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kissingdistopia t1_ixa9v2m wrote

I think on the show he mentioned it's the largest footprint for a pyramid.

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dblattack t1_ixazblr wrote

When you go there they call it the largest pyramid by volume.. I think a recount is necessary.

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dblattack t1_ixcma8m wrote

I think I discovered the issue here. The Cholula pyramid is largely a flat top. So the volume would be better represented as a cubic rectangle then a pyramid shape, which will drastically increase the volume calculation. Maybe they didn't actually finish the pyramid. It is said to be almost 2x the volume of Giza, and of course if you watch netflix there are numerous smaller pyramids hidden inside.

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