Egypt is set to give one of its most famous landmarks, the 4,500-year-old Pyramids of Giza, a £38 million makeover, with the news of the investment coming just weeks after reports suggested that the ...

After decades of planning and construction, Egypt has officially inaugurated the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in a spectacular ceremony attended by world leaders, royals, and dignitaries. Located near ...

For much of human history, stories about the construction of Egypt’s Great Pyramids were rooted in rumor rather than research. The Greek historian and geographer Herodotus, who famously counted the ...

Egypt’s tourism sector is booming but just like in some parts of Europe and Asia – it’s starting to feel the pinch of overcrowding. In 2024 alone, it welcomed nearly 17.5 million tourists and with the ...

There are more than 100 pyramids in Egypt, but this was the first, built during the reign of Pharoah Djoser (2630 B.C. to 2611 B.C) as a grand mausoleum for himself. Previous pharaohs’ tombs were flat ...

Part one. After the great pyramids : history and hieroglyphs -- The story up to now : a history in pyramids -- Writing changes everything -- Reviving Hardjedef? -- Part two. Making "Ancient Egypt": ...

Even walking the magnificent staircase leading to the exhibitions holds real grandeur; lined with statues of ancient kings ...

With a 5,000-year history, Egypt is one of the world’s oldest civilisations and is a treasure trove of captivating attractions, from the iconic pyramids and grand temples to vibrant bazaars and ornate ...

12,000-Year-Old Oregon Discovery Predating Egypt’s Great Pyramid Suggests Early Americans Were 'Far More Advanced' ...

Kirsty Masterman discovers a wealth of history – and Cairo’s famous street food – in the Egyptian capital.