NOVA: Some of the theories of who built the pyramids suggest that the builders may not have been from Egypt. Can you respond to that? LEHNER: One thing that strikes me when I read about these ...

Ancient Egypt had many more pyramids than those at Giza. The lesser known pyramids of Step, Bent and Red still stand today, ...

For years, a rumor has circulated online that the workers who built Egypt's Pyramids of Giza received daily rations of 4 to 5 liters of beer. In short, it is true that Egyptologists believe the ...

The design of the tomb was inspired by the pyramids of Egypt, reflecting the cultural fusion present in Rome after the ...

Around the world there are numerous ancient megastructures but perhaps pyramids capture our wonder the most. One of them has raised a number of questions.

The contents of all three tombs will be looted. Stairway to HeavenThe step pyramid in Saqqara, south of Giza, was Egypt’s first. Built for the 3rd-dynasty pharaoh Djoser in 2650 B.C., the 204 ...

As one of the most famous Ancient Egyptian pyramids, the Pyramid of Khafre on the plateau of Giza has been a true wonder of the Ancient World ever since its construction around 2570 BCE.

The Ancient Egyptians built pyramids as giant burial tombs for the most important people in their society, the pharaohs. Inside each of these pyramids is a mummy. Mummification was the way in ...

videoBuilding the pyramids - part 1 of 5 How were the mighty pyramids built? This reconstruction shows how a young Egyptian boy is recruited to leave his family and work on an incredible project.

The Pyramid of Cestius is an ancient Roman pyramid in Rome, Italy, near the Porta San Paolo and the Protestant Cemetery.

How the Egyptian pyramids were built over 4,000 years ago has been one of the great mysteries of the ancient world. Despite their age, more than 100 of them remain standing today, showcasing ...