This knowledge led a team of researchers to test the hypothesis that the largest cluster of pyramids in the Nile Valley was sited along one of these now long since vanished branches.

The existence of the river would explain why the 31 pyramids were built in a chain along a now inhospitable desert strip in the Nile Valley between 4,700 and 3,700 years ago.

Nile River Cruises is a place of dreams, a country where history exists everywhere, the history of a place is in every stone, ...

A landmark discovery on an ancient branch of the River Nile may have solved the mystery of how the pyramids in Egypt were built centuries ago. The now dried-out waterway, which once ran through Giza ...

Archaeology & History This Long-Lost Waterway Could Unlock the Mystery of How Egypt’s Pyramids Were Built. The extinct branch of the River Nile could explain the pyramids’ location and how ...

The Nile River is often referred to as the lifeblood of ancient Egypt. (Photo by David Dickstein) And, yet, despite all its mummified warts, Egypt is so worth it.

The Nile River is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Egypt. ... You’ll stop at various sites along the way, including the Valley of Kings and the Great Pyramids.

Researchers found that this branch, called the "Ahramat" (Arabic for "pyramid"), was about 40 miles (64 kilometers) long and went close to the sites of many pyramids, making it easier to transport ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — When it comes to archaeology, people often think of Egypt and its grand pyramids, royalty and dynasties. So what else is there to learn about ancient civilizations? Michele ...

Once completed, the ship will sail Viking’s best-selling Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary, a 12-day journey that combines luxury accommodations with deep cultural exploration.

The trip starts with a three-night stay in Cairo, where guests can visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali and the Grand Egyptian Museum. From Cairo, guests fly to Luxor ...