I've always thought it was because they wanted them to look big and impressive, but could only really build a chamber the span of the biggest stone (lack of arches).
If you can't make the inside big, make the outside big instead.
It also carries on today - Church spires don't need to be that big, nor do French/Flemish town hall towers.
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