The ancient Egyptians didn't want tomb robbers to pilfer treasures in the pyramids, so how did they stop thieves?

A new discovery in Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza suggests the structure was not just a pharaoh's final resting place, but also a giant power plant. Scientists blasted the 4,600-year-old structure with ...

The ancient Egyptians are known for their extraordinary works of art and architecture, yet, experts are also interested in ...

The greatest construction project in the world was still in the design phase one starry night about 4,467 years ago when an Egyptian carrying a long piece of string figured out how to align the Great ...

Scientists have discovered intriguing skeletons hidden in an Egyptian pyramid. Being laid to rest in an Egyptian pyramid is traditionally assumed to have been an honour reserved for the wealthy ...

Antarctica is home to a peak shaped like a perfect pyramid — but contrary to what conspiracy theorists say, the mountain's four symmetrical faces were forged through natural processes. When you ...

Bones, believed to belong to pyramid builders, in a tomb near the site of the Great Pyramids in Giza, Egypt. ((Amr Nabil/Associated Press)) Egypt displayed on Monday newly discovered tombs more than 4 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. An unexpected pause in construction has delayed the addition of a ...

Scientists using an imaging method based on cosmic rays have detected a large and enigmatic internal structure in the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing, the massive Great ...

Egypt will open its "bent" pyramid to the public within months, followed by two other pyramids within a year, Egypt's chief archaeologist said today. At present, tourists can see the pyramids but are ...