You’ll Never Believe These Astounding Pyramids Are Hiding Right Here In Arizona

Have you ever wondered, Are there pyramids in Arizona? Arizona has huge sections of desert, but pyramids are a pretty rare find in the state. There are pyramids in Arizona, however -- just not quite in the grand tombs we tend to expect from, say, Egyptian pyramids. Check out these unique pyramids you can find throughout Arizona:

1. Biosphere 2, Oracle

Built as a biosphere testing facility, the origins and design of this facility almost seem to come straight out of a science fiction novel. The stepped pyramid greenhouse and its adjacent buildings contain biomes that transition from one environment to another.

2. Hi Jolly Monument, Quartzsite

This tomb is found in a Quartzsite cemetery at the gravesite of Hadji Ali (also known as Philip Tedro), an immigrant of the Ottoman Empire who led camels through the Southwest for the U.S. Army. Ali died in 1902 and the state governor dedicated the pyramid monument in 1935. We think it's one of the most unique places to visit in Arizona!

3. Hunt’s Tomb, Phoenix

Ever visited Papago Park in Phoenix and wonder about that strange, white pyramid sitting within its boundaries? That is the resting place for Arizona’s first state governor, George W.P. Hunt, and his family. Initially, it served as a the 1931 tomb for Hunt’s wife and Hunt himself was later laid to rest here three years later.

4. Poston Butte, Florence

While we’re on the topic of pyramid-shaped tombs, there’s another one located in the state. Located on top of Poston Butte near Florence, it is the final resting place for Charles D. Poston who is widely considered the "Father of Arizona" for his efforts to establish Arizona Territory.

5. Pyramid on Central, Phoenix

This one is a little different from the other pyramids on our list since this building is inverted and vaguely looks like the Museum of Modern Art in New York. This office building is located near the northeast corner of Central Avenue and Osborn Road in Phoenix. The exact location is 3507 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85012.

6. Tempe Municipal Building, Tempe

Here’s another unique piece of Arizona architecture. Serving as Tempe’s city hall, this interesting building was apparently designed this way for more efficient heating and cooling through the seasons.

7. Tovrea Castle and Monument, Phoenix

Sitting on the same property as Tovrea Castle, the building that looks like a tiered cake, is this brass pyramid in the middle of a garden. Legend has it, this pyramid was originally supposed to be a tomb for E.A. Torea but when interring laws were changed, it was created into a monument to the family.

Those were pretty cool, huh? Do you know of any other pyramids in Arizona we should know about? Let us know of others that you know of by leaving a comment on our Facebook fan page.