An Antarctic pyramid? It’s the kind of newsflash that could prompt a thousand conspiracy theories or at least a few spirited debates at the neighborhood geology club. The recent spate of dramatic ...

A study suggests that the first of seven key pyramids in Egypt, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, was built using a hydraulic lift. Dated to about 4,500 years ago, this would move up the introduction of ...

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 ...

Why it's incredible: The mountain looks like a human-made pyramid. A mountain that's hidden in a sea of snow in Antarctica looks strikingly like an ancient Egyptian pyramid when viewed from above. But ...

How the great pyramids of Egypt were built has long been a hotly debated open question, given the sheer size and weight of the limestone blocks used for the construction. Numerous speculative (and ...

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