Are There Pyramids in Thailand
Are There Pyramids in Thailand




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Andy,
Too funny. I was in stitches reading this for some twisted reason. No forgiveness here Andy.
As for the piles of rocks contest...
Giza pyramid in Egypt 138.8m.
Tikal temple 4 in Guate 70m.
Templo Major in Mexico was 60m.
Golden mount in Bangkok 63.6m.
There are pyramids all over the world, even some under the ocean off the Japanese coast, I think.
Of particular curiosity are these piles of rocks in China...
White Pyramid of Xian
Eric
I believe you have probably seen Swayambhunath on the edge of Kathmandu city. Again, a big gold thing on top of a mound.
This is typical of Buddhist stupa design in south asia. A big mound with a thing on top.
Many religions use tall things in this way... churches have a steeple, Hindu temples also have a sort of pyramid-tower part, the Muslims have minarets, the ancient Celts used standing stones, Babylon had the Ziggurats and mountains are always seen as holy places in early cultures...
Twisted...
My friends asked me to go to a remote resort managed owned by two gay guys. My reply was stand up comedy level.. hehehe
Any White Castles in Bangkok ? Got to love the 6 cheeseburgers,coke and small fry for 5 bucks deal.
OK, this is 2 weird. After harold & kumar's Burgers post and ash's Church steeple note, I can only comment on a highly recommended acoustic music offering by the Waybacks, "Burger After Church":
http://www.waybacks.com/burger.html
Ash is maybe also feeling and not just making labels. The
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swayambhunath
He is pointing at height, and so am I. Whether a person used big rock blocks or huge mounds of dirt. There is a need for height when we honor importance.
Eric --The Fabulous 1,000-Foot White Pyramid of Xian is height in a way.