Unlike its ancient Egyptian counterparts, the Austerlitz pyramid is but a mere 200 years old. It was completed on 12 October 1804 by a French general, Auguste Marmont, who wanted to create a lasting monument in honour of Napoleon Bonaparte and - above all - himself. To make it even more spectacular, he placed an obelisk on top of the pyramid. The entire structure is approximately 50 metres high and stands on a hill of about the same height, giving a spectacular view of the surrounding area.
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