A new study suggests that the first of seven key pyramids in Egypt, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, was built using a hydraulic lift. Dated to about 4,500 years ago, this would move up the introduction of ...

The mega structures of the ancient world are famously awe-inspiring. They showcase the ingenuity, ambition and ...

For years, Egyptologists have hotly debated how the massive pyramids of ancient Egypt were built more than 4,000 years ago. Now, a team of engineers and geologists brings a new theory to the table — a ...

(CNN — For years, Egyptologists have hotly debated how the massive pyramids of ancient Egypt were built more than 4,000 years ago. Now, a team of engineers and geologists brings a new theory to the ...

Just a few miles from the iconic pyramids of Giza, a lesser-known necropolis is rewriting what we thought we knew about ancient engineering. In Saqqara, archaeologists believe a nearly 5,000-year-old ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Egypt's pyramids are stunning — the Great Pyramid of Giza, in particular, is the last surviving ...