2. The regions of central Italy include Lazio and Tuscany (Toscana) along the west coast, Umbria in the interior and Marche on the east coast. The highest weather station of this group sits at 1875 metres (6150 feet) on Monte Terminillo.. The regions of central Italy include Lazio and Tuscany (Toscana) along the west coast, Umbria in the interior and Marche on the east coast. The highest weather station of this group sits at 1875 metres (6150 feet) on Monte Terminillo.
1 The curvature designed into the faces of the pyramid exactly matches the radius of the earth. 2  Khufuâs pyramid, known as the great pyramid of Giza, is the oldest and largest, rising at 481 feet (146 meters). 3  Archaeologists say it was the tallest structure in the world for about 3, 800 years.
DAY 2: Scale of the Structures. Build around 2560 B.C., the Great Pyramid of Giza is the last survivor of the Seven Wonders of the World, and until the early 20th century was the tallest building in the world. The Great Pyramid dominates the plateau of Giza. Students can get a sense of the scale and magnificence of the pyramids from virtual reality views available through Pyramids: The Inside Story and on Nova: Pyramids. Building the Great Pyramid was a huge task. Your students can learn about it by watching the flash animation at the British Museum's Ancient Egypt site.