Memphis - Great American Pyramid

One of the most recent additions to the skyline of Memphis is the Great American Pyramid at 1 Auction Avenue, on the banks of the river. The steel and glass facade of this 32-storey structure, modeled on the Pyramid of Cheops, encloses an auditorium with seating for 22,000 spectators.

The Pyramid is a symbol relating Memphis to its namesake, the capital of ancient Egypt. The entrance to the Pyramid is guarded by a 20-foot tall statue of Pharaoh Ramses the Great.