With each new discovery and study, archeologists a better understanding of how Egypt's Great Pyramids were originally made.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

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

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...