'Zeitpyramide' ('Time Pyramid') in Wemding, Germany

Wemding, a German town, takes pride in its long history and heritage, showcasing typical Bavarian architecture in its old town. On the outskirts, a modern sculpture, the Zeitpyramide, consists of four concrete blocks on a platform, which may seem austere but holds a connection to the town's history. In 1993, Wemding celebrated 1,200 years since its first written mention, and local artist Manfred Laber created the Zeitpyramide to illustrate the passage of time. The sculpture is designed to consist of 120 blocks in a step pyramid shape, with one block added every 10 years. However, due to a mathematical flaw, the pyramid will not take 1,200 years to complete, but rather 1,190 years, with the 120th block being placed in 3183. A YouTube channel, Stand-up Maths, identified the error and proposed an alternative design, but the Wemdinger Zeitpyramide Foundation is sticking to the original plan. So far, four blocks have been placed, with the most recent one laid in 2023, and the next one scheduled for 2033. The completed sculpture can only be viewed as a model at the Kunstmuseum Donau-Ries in Wemding. The Zeitpyramide is a unique way to visualize the passage of time, even if it's not entirely accurate. Despite the flaw, the sculpture remains an interesting and thought-provoking piece of art.