What's inside the pyramids? When people think of the pyramids, they usually imagine mummies, treasures and golden sarcophagi. But they were much more than just that! For example, the Great Pyramid of Giza is about 450 feet tall and it's the biggest pyramid in Egypt.

Beneath the sands of Hawara, south of the Giza Plateau, lies one of ancient Egypt’s greatest mysteries — a massive labyrinth described by Herodotus as containing thousands of chambers. Modern investigations suggest that this subterranean maze once rivaled the Great Pyramid in scale and importance.

The Grand Egyptian Museum has taken 30 years to become a reality, but it is finally set to open its doors, with an equally grand opening ceremony.

During his trip to Egypt, Elisofon visited Jīzah, Ahrāmāt al-, the site of three pyramids from the 4th dynasty (ca. 2613-ca. 2494), built on a rocky plateau near al-Jizah (Giza); one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; built by kings Khufu ...

Hidden beneath the sands of Egypt's Giza Plateau, three precisely engineered shafts have been rediscovered that may unlock access to a vast underground network whispered about by ancient Greek historians.

For much of human history, stories about the construction of Egypt’s Great Pyramids were rooted in rumor rather than research. The Greek historian and geographer Herodotus, who famously counted the towering monuments among his Seven Wonders of the ...

The Pyramids of Giza, medieval markets, and the legendary Nile are just a few highlights of Egypt’s energetic capital. Here’s our guide to where to stay, what to eat, and what to know before you visit Cairo.

Researchers of ancient Egypt discovered “five identical structures near the Khafre Pyramid’s base, linked by pathways, and eight deep vertical wells descending 648 meters underground.” Claims that researchers discovered previously unknown structures ...