With each new discovery and study, archeologists a better understanding of how Egypt's Great Pyramids were originally made.

Now, an important part of the mystery of the Egyptian pyramids ... of a former river branch running along the foothills of the Western Desert Plateau, very near to the pyramids.

The Valley of the Kings and other bucket-list Egyptian destinations offer a glimpse into millennia-old majesty and artistry ...

A new research paper published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment claims that ancient branches of the Nile River once created river harbors near Egypt’s largest pyramid field.

The main pieces of evidence supporting the hydraulic theory were the discovery of a "dry moat" surrounding the pyramid, as well as a massive stone structure known as the Gisr el-Mudir. These features ...

As one of the most famous Ancient Egyptian pyramids ... discouraged from climbing onto the pyramids, or even set up high-powered camera gear on tripods near them. Even with drone footage available ...

The pyramids of Egypt fascinated ... Imhotep, built the first pyramid by placing six mastabas, each smaller than the one beneath, in a stack to form a pyramid rising in steps. This Step Pyramid stands ...

The Pyramids of Giza rise from the west bank of the Nile River almost as an act of defiance ... Precisely how the Egyptians built these colossal structures is still a matter of debate.

Amelia Blanford Edwards was one of a stream of European travelers drawn to see the wonders of Egypt ... pyramids built by his father, Snefru, in Dahshur, another necropolis near Memphis.

This is where our history of Egypt begins, in the shadow of the Great Pyramid of Giza ... They lived amidst palaces and temples built to honor them and their deified ancestors.

Back to top Building the pyramids - part 1 of 5. videoBuilding the pyramids - part 1 of 5 How were the mighty pyramids built? This reconstruction shows how a young Egyptian boy is recruited to ...