The pyramids discovered in Greece are unique examples of pyramidal architecture in Europe. Their form, architectural design, and structural characteristics place some of them in the pre-Pelasgian period, although their purpose remains a mystery. The Academy of Athens has dated some of these structures to as early as 2700 BCE.
The Greek pyramids differ from the well-known Egyptian pyramids both in form and—most likely—in function. Were they tombs, small fortresses, beacon towers, astronomical observatories, or temples? Their study, which until now has been almost nonexistent, may provide the answer and shed light on yet another little-known aspect of ancient Greek civilization.
