The pyramids of Giza are impressive, but to experience even more of Egypt's history without throngs of tourists, visit this ...

A recent research paper has revealed startling details about Indonesia's Gunung Padang.The Guinness World Records recognizes ...

The researchers claim to have discovered eight vertical cylinder-shaped structures, referred to as shafts, extending approximately 2,100 feet deep beneath the pyramids.

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-foot structure was built of stone instead of ...

Builders of Egypt’s oldest known pyramid, the nearly 4,700-year-old Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, may have used waterpower to help construct this monumental structure. Ancient architects ...

However, the most famous are in Egypt, including the spectacular Pyramid of Gaza and the 'step pyramid' of Djoser. While Giza is the largest of Egypt's pyramids, Djoser is the oldest ...

Little is known about Djoser, but the fact that he was able to build such a massive and innovative structure as the Step Pyramid suggests that during his reign Egypt was politically stable ...

Contrary to their current appearance, the pyramids were originally covered in smooth, white limestone casing stones, making them appear brilliantly white ...

The first pyramids were 'step' pyramids pioneered by the Pharaoh Djoser, who made his burial ... an understanding of the pyramids of Ancient Egypt and what we know about how they were built.