I took 20 days to complete this project: 13 days to make bricks and 7 days to build. This construction technique helps the pyramid cool in summer and warm in winter.

The pyramids may have been built using a sophisticated hydraulic system, according to a new study in Egypt. Evidence of ancient Egyptians using water pressure to lift stone blocks was discovered at ...

Jimmy Corsetti spends a lot of time thinking about sharp edges. Specifically, the sharp edges of the hundreds of granite blocks stacked on top of each other to form the Valley Temple in front of the ...

Researchers have uncovered a potential explanation for how the iconic Pyramid of Djoser, believed to be the oldest in ancient Egypt, was built. The step pyramid, located in the Saqqara necropolis, ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Desert winds blow, sands shift, archaeologists dig, and one day you find ...