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

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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, ...

A hidden corridor inside the Great Pyramid of Giza has been seen for the first time since it was sealed some 4,500 years ago. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe ...

From the pyramids in Egypt, through the Mayan cities in South America, and up to ancient sites in Israel, archaeologists are struggling to find underground cavities,” said Professor Oded Lipschitz.

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The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has partnered with Egyptian and Japanese archaeologists to restore the missing outer layer of one of the pyramids of Giza. The project aims to cover ...

Over a century after a British archaeologist noted a blocked passageway in the ruins of Sahura's Pyramid in Egypt and suggested it might lead to additional rooms, a team of Egyptian and German ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The honor of Egypt’s oldest necropolis belongs to Pharaoh Djoser ...