Egypt, third millennium b.c. The Great Pyramid of Giza is both the oldest of the Seven Wonders and the only one still standing. Built by the pharaoh Khufu (reigned ca. 2551–2528 b.c.) to serve as his ...

From the glass atrium of the Grand Egyptian Museum, the three great Pyramids of Giza are perfectly framed on the desert horizon. The architects designed it this way; a deliberate alignment connecting ...

Researchers from Cairo and Munich uncovered “air-filled voids” beneath Menkaure pyramid’s eastern face, suggesting a long-suspected hidden entrance. Using electrical resistivity tomography, radar, and ...

Flags at the White House were lowered to half-staff on Nov. 4 after the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney, although President Donald Trump has yet to address the news. Cheney, who served as ...

If you’re not used to running long distances like a half marathon, the months of training, slowly building up your stamina, and adding miles one at a time to your long runs can feel grueling. So ...

A new study aims to answer the centuries-old question of how the Great Pyramids were built thousands of years ago, and its findings have provided an unexpected possible answer: water. Though deserts ...

Egyptian side will compete at the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 and the FIFA Club World Cup 2029 after beating Mamelodi Sundowns in continental showdown. Sundowns will compete at this year's Club ...

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Two Italian scientists claim to have discovered 38,000-year-old structures buried deep beneath the pyramids. But there's a big reason to be skeptical. A pair of researchers has claimed to find ...

The pyramids may have been built using a sophisticated hydraulic system, according to a new study in Egypt. Evidence of ancient Egyptians using water pressure to lift stone blocks was discovered at ...