Once vassals to pharaohs, the Kushite kings of Nubia took control of Egypt for almost a century. Embracing Egyptian rituals, they created a culture that influenced both civilizations.

Cairo is already a budget-friendly destination, but saving a few bucks here and there can allow you to do even more during ...

Mexico’s Maya and Aztec pyramids deserve a spot high on your travel list. These were once holy spaces for ancient civilizations, and each offers a moment of complete awe and a rare look into history.

The Egyptians were particularly focused on the heliacal rising of Sirius, which marked the start of the Nile River’s flooding—a crucial ... many of which, such as the Pyramid of Djoser, were aligned ...

Great Pyramid of Giza, purportedly designed by Hemiunu. Credit: Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY-SA 3.0 The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt is the largest pyramid in the entire world. It is clearly one of the ...

Along the west bank of the Nile River, archaeologists discovered rock-cut tombs and burial shafts up to 3,600 years old. Many of the tombs featured a range of artifacts that could redefine what ...

Of all the examples of pyramids in Egypt, the most famous is certainly the Great Pyramid of Giza. It was the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one still surviving, and for ...

From VIP after-hours tours to personal butlers trained at Buckingham Palace standards, here are the best Danube river cruises for 2025. Founded in 1997, Viking River Cruises was designed for ...

Particularly if you’re heading to the corridor of the River Nile. I’ve been twice in the past year and eagerly await my next visit to this marvel-inducing part of the world. After being enthralled by ...

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.

THE lost tomb of an ancient Egyptian royal doctor that dabbled in "magic" has been uncovered. Teti Neb Fu's burial place was found in the southern part of Saqqara, a vast burial ground often ...