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 ...

The oldest known sphinx statuette has just been found near the pyramids of Giza. It’s small in size but massive in historical importance. Researchers are now reconsidering the chronology of Egypt’s ...

Historical introduction -- The step pyramid of Saqqara -- The pyramid of Meidum -- The pyramids of Dahshur -- The plateau of Giza -- The pyramid of Khufu -- The pyramid of Khafre -- The pyramid of ...

The Great Sphinx of Giza has stood guard over the desert for thousands of years. Carved from limestone and towering beside the pyramids, it remains a powerful symbol of ancient ingenuity. With its ...

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 ...