Situated in the rural landscape of Falicon, near the French Riviera, lies a peculiar structure that stands as one of Europe's few pyramids - the Falicon pyramid. It is built above a karstic cave known as the 'Cave of the Bats' (Occitan: Bauma des Ratapignata) and is a historical monument shrouded in mystery.
The pyramid is constructed of small, irregularly shaped stones and possesses a fairly acute angle of inclination. It is in a partly ruined condition where most of its upper section is missing, though the lower section remains reasonably well preserved.
The exact purpose and origins of the pyramid are unknown. While some have suggested it may have been constructed by Roman legionaries involved in Egyptian cult practices, more recent research indicates it was actually built between 1803 and 1812. This period coincides with the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte, following the 1798–1801 French campaign in Egypt and Syria.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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