In a preprint paper, scientists concluded that the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, Egypt—believed to be the oldest of the ...

For centuries, Egypt’s pyramids have inspired awe, mystery, and endless speculation. But how old are they really? In this investigative documentary, we dive into the science of carbon dating to ...

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

The ingenuity of ancient Egyptian engineers may have been even more ahead of their time than we thought. A new study suggests a currently unexplained ancient structure may have been part of a water ...

Egypt’s oldest pyramid, The Stepped Pyramid of Djoser, may have been built using some seriously high-tech kit. At least that’s according to a new study published in July. The authors found that the ...

Ground-penetrating radar has helped archeologists identified buried wonders below the surface. Now, a new study from Japanese and Egyptian researchers reveals the discovery of an L-shaped structure ...

A branch of the Nile that no longer exists helped the ancient Egyptians construct 31 of their famous pyramids, including the pyramids at Giza, a new study finds. Researchers found that this branch, ...

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