Learn more about the Pyramids of Giza, who they were built for, and the possible methods used to complete them.

For centuries, the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza has been one of history’s greatest mysteries. How did the ...

The pyramids of ancient Egypt and Sudan may not have been just for the rich, according to burials found at the archaeological site of Tombos in Sudan. "Our findings suggest that pyramid tombs, once ...

Explosive deep‑scan data reveals giant engineered structures beneath the Pyramids of Giza, pushing Egypt to confront a ...

A study suggests that the first of seven key pyramids in Egypt, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, was built using a hydraulic lift. Dated to about 4,500 years ago, this would move up the introduction of ...

A groundbreaking study suggests the ancient Egyptians may have used hydraulic power before we could have imagined this skill. They did not utilize just ramps and manpower, to build the Step Pyramid of ...

There are more than 100 pyramids in Egypt, but this was the first, built during the reign of Pharoah Djoser (2630 B.C. to 2611 B.C) as a grand mausoleum for himself. Previous pharaohs’ tombs were flat ...

Rendering of the skyscraper (all images courtesy of Ministry of Housing) For centuries, tourists have flocked to Cairo to behold the Pyramids of Giza firsthand. The 4,500-year-old monuments are one of ...

Many building techniques have been around for centuries, if not millennia. And when it comes to determining which construction technique and what type of materials to use, budgets have played a ...

Too soon to say if they may indicate undiscovered secret chambers, experts say. Live footage from a thermal camera of limestone blocks from the Khufu pyramid are displayed showing different colors ...