From the glass atrium of the Grand Egyptian Museum, the three great Pyramids of Giza are perfectly framed on the desert horizon. The architects designed it this way; a deliberate alignment connecting ...

The popularity of Egypt’s iconic ancient wonder has shifted with the sands over the centuries. Here’s what we know about it, from years of archaeological detective work. Free and clearModern visitors ...

Constructed over 4,000 years ago, the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt is the only still-existing wonder of the Seven Wonders ...

The long-awaited redevelopment of the Giza Pyramids Plateau is nearing completion, with the site set for an official inauguration on July 3, coinciding with the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum.

“Get Out There” is a column for itchy footed humans written by long-time Paste contributor Blake Snow. Although different now, travel is better than ever. Today we visit the oldest “Wonder of the ...

The pyramids in and around Giza have presented a fascinating puzzle for millennia. How did ancient Egyptians move limestone blocks, some weighing more than a ton, without using wheels? Why were these ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. During his trip to Egypt, Elisofon ...

While the Grand Egyptian Museum hasn’t officially opened yet, it has been opening in stages over the last two years. Here’s what it’s like. CAIRO – Visiting the pyramids of Giza has long been a bit of ...

Archaeologists are condemning Egypt's new plan to restore the smallest of the three Pyramids of Giza on the outskirts of Cairo. The three-year project, unveiled in a January 25 Facebook video posted ...

Egyptologist and Viking tour guide Heba gives a history lesson on the Great Pyramid of Giza to the press group that was in Egypt for the Viking Aton naming ceremony. Photo Credit: Nicole Edenedo ...

Two voids found on the eastern face of Menkaure's pyramid may indicate the presence of a second entrance. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...