The Diary of Merer: What Egypt’s Oldest Papyrus Says About the Great Pyramid
The Diary of Merer is one of the rarest kinds of archaeological evidence: a contemporary work log written during the final years of Khufu’s reign. It does not reveal a…
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Unwritten Mystery: Let’s say the Ancient Egyptians Didn’t Build the Pyramids-then Who did?
Egypt has always attracted great attention to itself – an absolute magnet for any seeking mind. Even the ancient Greeks showed an endless interest in the majestic pyramids and magnetic…
Why The Ancient Chinese Pyramids are Shrouded in Mystery
The Mysterious Pyramids of Northwest China China never ceases to captivate the world with its rich history, economic prowess, and political intrigue. One of the most enigmatic mysteries to date…
Why did ancient civilizations align monuments with the stars?
The ancient civilizations that shaped our world left us an endless stream of mysteries as if they wanted us to participate in a game. The more we unfold, the more…
Did Khufu Build the Great Pyramid? What the Evidence Shows
Was the Great Pyramid of Giza built for Khufu? The evidence points strongly in that direction. The pyramid belongs to the Fourth Dynasty, its ancient name was Akhet-Khufu—“Khufu’s Horizon”—and it…
Researchers Confirm Existence of Cave and Subterranean Tunnels Beneath Ancient Pyramid at Teotihuacan
Mexican archaeologists have confirmed, using non-invasive techniques, the discovery of a cave and a series of tunnels beneath a pyramid at Teotihuacan. This city is one of the largest pre-Hispanic…
This Ancient City Predates The Great Pyramid by Around 8,000 Years
Several millennia before Egypt’s first pyramid was erected, an ancient city was built in present-day Syria. Its importance resides in the fact that, given its age, it is one of…
The World’s Largest Pyramids: How Cholula, Giza and Other Giants Compare
Search for the largest pyramid in the world and you will often get a single name. The problem is that “largest” can mean several different things: the greatest volume of…
3 Stunning Aerial Videos of the Sphinx and the Ancient Pyramids You Should See
Let’s face it, for archaeology and history lovers, seeing ancient monuments such as the Sphinx or the pyramids is a unique and wonderful experience. Examining these ancient structures up close…
25 Rare Images of The Ancient Egypt’s Pyramids and Sphinx
The Great Pyramid of Giza, its two neighboring, towering pyramids, and the monolithic statue of a monument carved with the body of a lion, and the head of a human,…
Surprising Discoveries Made Inside the 5.7km-Long Labyrinth Beneath Egypt’s Oldest Pyramid
Beyond a reason of a doubt, Egypt’s ancient pyramids are the most famous monuments in existence and continue fascinating people to this day. The massive stone-made structures have stood for…
A Look Into the Secret Behind The Great Pyramid’s Stumping Alignment
Several thousands of years ago, countless pyramids were built around the globe. Although we are all familiar with one pyramid, particularly the Great Pyramid of Giza, the truth is that…
3D Video Reconstruction of the Pyramids and the Great Sphinx
When thinking about the Great Pyramid, the Sphinx, and the temples at the Giza plateau, an image of deteriorated monuments bearing the weight of several millennia comes to mind. The…
13 Photographs That Show the Size of Ancient Pyramids Around the World
Pyramids were built on nearly every continent on the surface of the planet. No matter where we decide to look, we will find that some of the most ancient civilizations…
The Worlds Oldest Temple Predates The Egyptian Pyramids by At Least 7,300 Years
Around 12,000 Years ago, a mysterious people in what is now Turkey erected multi-ton stones into intricate circles forming what is now considered the oldest temple on the planet’s surface.…
3 Gigantic Mesoamerican Pyramids Shrouded in Mysteries
Of all the ancient pyramids the world has seen, none are as beautiful and awe-striking as those built in Egypt. The three pyramids at Giza–which some say were constructed in…
Xelhua: The Giant That Built the Largest Pyramid on Earth According to Aztec Mythology
According to legends, the largest pyramid on the planet’s surface was built by one of the seven mythological giants of the Aztecs; Xelhua. He constructed the pyramid after the “Great…
Oldest Megalithic Stone Tower On Earth Predates First Egyptian Pyramid by 8,300 Years
An ancient site located in northern Syria is one of the rare sites which dates to the Younger Dryas period. Located not far from the oldest temple on the planet’s…
3 Curious Discoveries Made at The Ancient Pyramids of Teotihuacan
Thousands of years ago, for reasons we are still unable to understand, cultures worldwide erected massive pyramids of all shapes and sizes. Although the most famous pyramids are located in…
Egyptian Pyramids Align With Ancient North Star, An Eclipsing Binary According to NASA
The exact reason why Ancient Egyptian pyramids were built with such sophistication and precision has long-bothered experts who have studied the majestic structures for decades. If the timeline set forth…
How Did the Ancient Egyptians Transport Massive 200-ton Stones?
Throughout the extensive history of Egypt, this ancient civilization has managed to construct some of the most challenging and daring structures the history of archeology has ever witnessed. The ancient…
3 Perplexing Videos Showing the Inside of the Great Pyramid of Giza
Though to have been built more than 4,500 years ago during ancient Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty reign of King Khufu, the Great Pyramid of Giza is the most famous pyramid on…
Why Do No Ancient Texts Mention the Construction of the Largest Pyramid on Earth?
There are pyramids scattered all across the globe. Some of these pyramids are massive; others are no more than a few meters high. They come in all shapes and sizes.…
3 Reasons Why The Great Pyramid Could Predate Khufu
Mainstream Egyptologists generally agree that Pharaoh Khufu built the Great Pyramid of Giza as his eternal resting place around 4,500 years ago. But is there physical evidence to back this…