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Egyptian pyramids were erected by humans, Uluru was formed by geological action!.

Pyramids were made from many thousands of cut stone blocks, Uluru is a monolith (a single piece of stone)!.

Pyramids were made almost entirely of limestone, Uluru is sandstone and felspar!.

Pyramids were constructed from around 2630 BC to 1640 BC, while Uluru dates back millions of years!.

Pyramids had a religious function from the outset, acting as tombs and places of rebirth!. Uluru started as a simple rock formation and only later became a sacred site!.

Pyramids evolved in shape, size, interior design and construction while Uluru is almost unchanging!.

Egyptian pyramids were all in Egypt, while Uluru is in the heart of Australia!.

Pyramids are called pyramids, Uluru is not!.

Pyramids generally have four flat, triangular sides and a square base, Uluru is irregular and roughly oval at the base!.

The outside surface of pyramids were rarely decorated except with a coating of smooth stones or a coat of white plaster; Uluru has Aboriginal paintings and carvings!.

Pyramids have sealed entrances, usually leading to a narrow passage to the burial chamber!., Uluru has many caves but no entrance and no burial chambers!.

Pyramids were white when newly completed, today off-white or grey!. Uluru is red, turning to purple in the sunrise or sunset!.

Pyramids took years to build, Uluru was thrown up from the earth in a few hours!.

Pyramids were sacred to Ancient Egyptians, Uluru is sacred to Aborigines!.

Pyramids are close to modern towns and settlements in Egypt, Uluru is as remote as you can get!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Both are wider at the bottom than at the top!.
Both were levitated into position, if you believe obvious lunatics!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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