Hidden beneath the sands of Egypt's Giza Plateau, three precisely engineered shafts have been rediscovered that may unlock access to a vast underground network whispered about by ancient Greek ...

In a preprint paper, scientists concluded that the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, Egypt—believed to be the oldest of the ...

A new theory, increasingly breaking through the rigid frameworks of traditional narratives, invites us to rethink the role of the pyramids in Egypt’s history.

The mystery of how ancient Egyptians built the pyramids has fascinated historians, archaeologists, and engineers for centuries. While theories have ranged from massive labor forces to the use of ramps ...

The pyramids in and around Giza have presented a fascinating puzzle for millennia. How did ancient Egyptians move limestone blocks, some weighing more than a ton, without using wheels? Why were these ...

For a long time, archaeologists have thought that ancient Egyptian pyramids were reserved for the rich and elite. However, some burials found at the archaeological site of Tombos in Sudan show that ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Romilly Lockyer/Getty Images Ancient Egypt is famous for its pyramids, mummies and ...

In an effort to attract more international tourists, the Egyptian Tourism Authority announced the opening of the Grand ...

Overlooking the Pyramids of Giza, GEM is the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization — ancient Egypt. It offers visitors rare artifacts, among them the full ...