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No, there are a number of pyramids in Mexico and Central America that are not located in deserts.

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What do the pyramids smell like?

The pyramids themselves do not have a smell. However, the surrounding area might have scents typical of sand, sun, and desert vegetation.


How does the dry desert help the pyramids?

The dry desert climate helped preserve the pyramids by preventing erosion and degradation of the stone structures. The lack of humidity also helped prevent mold and decay from damaging the ancient structures. Additionally, the stability of the arid environment helped maintain the structural integrity of the pyramids over time.


Is there a subterranean chamber in all pyramids?

Not all pyramids have subterranean chambers. Some pyramids, like the Pyramid of Khufu in Egypt, do have subterranean chambers, while others, like the Pyramid of the Sun in Mexico, do not. The presence of subterranean chambers depends on the design and purpose of each pyramid.


How many pyramids stand today?

All of Egypt's pyramids are sited on the west bank of the Nileand most are grouped together in a number of pyramid fields.The German Egyptologist Karl Richard Lepsius (1810-84) produced the first modern list of pyramids in 1842. He identified 67. A great many more have since been discovered, in November 2008 118 pyramids had been identified. The location of Pyramid 29 for example, the so-called "Headless Pyramid", was lost for a second time when the structure was buried by desert sands subsequent to Lepsius' survey. It was only rediscovered again during an archaeological dig conducted in 2008.Many pyramids are in a poor state of preservation or buried by desert sands. If visible at all they may appear as little more than mounds of rubble. As archaeological techniques improve Egyptologists are continuing to identify and study previously unknown pyramid structures.The most recent pyramid to be discovered is that of Queen Sesheshet, mother of 6th Dynasty Pharaoh Teti, located at Saqqara. The discovery was announced by the Egyptian Council of Antiquities, on 11 November 2008.


How many pyramids are there today?

All of Egypt's pyramids are sited on the west bank of the Nile and most are grouped together in a number of pyramid fields. The German Egyptologist Karl Richard Lepsius (1810-84) produced the first modern list of pyramids in 1842. He identified 67. A great many more have since been discovered, in November 2008 118 pyramids had been identified. The location of Pyramid 29 for example, the so called "Headless Pyramid", was lost for a second time when the structure was buried by desert sands subsequent to Lepsius' survey. It was only rediscovered again during an archaeological dig conducted in 2008. Many pyramids are in a poor state of preservation or buried by desert sands. If visible at all they may appear as little more than mounds of rubble. As archaeological techniques improve Egyptologists are continuing to identify and study previously unknown pyramid structures. The most recent pyramid to be discovered is that of Queen Sesheshet, mother of 6th Dynasty Pharaoh Teti, located at Saqqara. The discovery was announced by the Egyptian Council of Antiquities, on 11 November 2008.