Many of the pyramids of ancient Egypt were built along a now extinct branch of the river Nile, geological surveys have revealed. This could explain why these pyramids, including the famed Great ...

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.

With each new discovery and study, archeologists a better understanding of how Egypt's Great Pyramids were originally made.

Did you know Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt? Explore the history of Kush, Nubian architecture, and the forgotten pyramids ...

King Djoser of Egypt ordered his chief architect, Imhotep, to design a tomb like no other - The Step Pyramid of Djoser.

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.

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

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 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 ...

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.

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 ...