- **Megalithic Temples in Malta**: While not in Africa, the…

- **Megalithic Temples in Malta**: While not in Africa, they are worth a note for comparative age since Malta is not far from Africa. These temples date back as far as 3600-2500 BC.

- **In Africa**, predating the pyramids might be the **Tumuli of Nordic in Mauritania**, dating back to approximately **2000 BC**. These stone structures represent early architectural efforts, but they are more like burial mounds than what one might typically think of as buildings.