THE ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS ARCHITECTURAL MISTAKES MUSEUM

Welcome to the most embarrassing exhibit in the history of architecture! Here you'll find the cringe-worthy, the laughable, and the just plain bizarre mistakes of our ancient ancestors.

The Great Pyramid of Giza: A Case Study in Overengineering

Who needs a gentle slope, eh? The ancient Egyptians thought, "Screw it, we'll just build it straight up, and if the tourists get a little altitude sickness, so be it!"

Learn more about the Great Pyramid's, ahem, 'design choices'

The Colosseum's Wonky Wings

Because who needs symmetry, right? The Romans thought they could get away with a little 'imperfection' in their grand design. Newsflash: they did, but only because nobody dared to tell them otherwise.

Get the lowdown on the Colosseum's, shall we say, 'asymmetrical' charm

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon: A Tale of Woe

When in doubt, just add more...water. And then, when that gets old, add more water. And a few more...water...features. Because, why not?

Dive into the, ahem, 'soaking' history of the Hanging Gardens