[Top 10] Minecraft Biggest Pyramid Designs That Are Awesome

Updated:

19 Jul 2022

Which are the best pyramid designs for Minecraft?

Building is one of Minecraft's most important aspects, it is a crucial mechanic whether you want to build for survival or just to have fun, some players like to create a simple base to store their goods or to sleep in meanwhile others like to go the extra mile and build some of the most breathtaking structures you can imagine, one of the most popular things to make, are pyramids; these can be entirely made up or even inspired by the ones in real life. For this reason, we decided to make a list of the biggest pyramid designs that are awesome.

10. Desert temple upgraded

The point of this pyramid is to find a desert temple and upgrade it into something new and more sophisticated, give it a small facelift and make it as cool and unique as you want; remember, in a world made of blocks the sky is your limit

What makes this design great:

You can add more traps and secret rooms full of loot
It's easiest to build since you don't have to start from scratch
Looks very cool in the end

9. Upgraded Jungle temple

The same thing applies here as with the desert temple, the only difference is that you must do it in a jungle temple and with materials, which can be found in the jungle.

What makes this design great:

You can add more traps and secret rooms full of loot
It's easiest to build since you don't have to start from scratch
Looks very cool in the end

8. Machu Picchu (Peru)

Although technically not a pyramid, this famous citadel was built up on the mountains which makes its structural forms resemble that of a pyramid, so we believe it passes the test. This is one of the most beautiful ancient cities to build in Minecraft.

What makes this design great:

The structures from this build are very similar to Minecraft's structures
Blends perfectly with Minecraft´s environment
This build is fun and very rewarding to do and explore

7. Indian temple

The beautiful Indian culture inspires this temple, the main idea is to make it big but not so wide and with an orange terracotta, tone to give it that Hindu temple look.

What makes this design great:

This pyramid design looks very cool and
Its very fun to explore
You can make it as big as possible

6. Ziggurat of Ur (Iraq)

This pyramid is inspired by the Mesopotamia culture and is a very big and unique structure that Blends pretty well with the deserts of Minecraft, so if you are planning to settle in a desert biome we highly recommend this pyramid as your choice for a base.

What makes this design great:

This pyramid is very cool
Works perfectly as a village or base
Is very unique and fun to build

5. The gardens of Babylon

Turn your Minecraft base into one of the seven wonders of the world by recreating the famous hanging gardens of Babylon, this is one of the most beautiful structures you can build and a great homage to our past civilizations, you can even add some villagers and recreate the birth of civilization!

What makes this design great:

Very rewarding but complicated structure to build
It blends well in most of Minecraft´s biomes
Perfect place to make a village

4. Tikal (Guatemala)

This pyramid is based on the Mayan culture, one of the most famous cultures known for their famous pyramids and structures in general

What makes this design great:

This pyramid might not be as hard as the other ones but it looks stunning in the end
Blends perfect with the jungle biome
You can add new structures and secrets rooms if you like

3. Teotihuacan (Mexico)

This mesoamerican pyramid is one of the most famous archeological structures in the world, but also one of the biggest you can build in Minecraft, its flat structural form makes it perfect for your next Minecraft build.

What makes this design great:

You can turn it into a village if you build the whole city
Very beautiful pyramid and fun to make
Blends perfectly in jungle and desert biomes

2. Chichen Itza (Mexico)

This pyramid design is based on one of the most famous and popular civilizations, known for its complex and unique buildings and structures, of course, we are talking about the Mayan culture, this design is fun to build and blends perfectly with Minecraft's blocky aesthetic.

What makes this design great:

Blends perfectly with Minecrfats worlds
Looks pretty cool
Offers quite a challenge to build

1. Giza (Egypt)

Of course, we cant finish this top ten without the world's most famous pyramids, unless you've been living under a rock anyone should know what the Giza pyramids are, and with their blocky and triangular shape, this wonder of the world blends perfectly in your Minecraft world

What makes this design great: