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StoriesAugust 1, 2026
The Pyramid of Abidjan: history of an architectural masterpiece
A look back at the design and construction of La Pyramide, a landmark of Abidjan's Plateau district.
Completed in 1973, La Pyramide remains one of the boldest achievements of post-independence Ivorian architecture.
Designed by Italian architect Rinaldo Olivieri, it was meant to house a large multi-level market, a rare feat for its time.