The buildings were used for a variety of purposes, from mealtimes to “industrial activities” that kept the site running.

Archaeologists in Egypt have identified the country’s first recorded astronomical observatory, which, according to experts, is the “first and largest” discovery of its kind, Live Science reported. The ...

The monastery complex discovery comprised the remains of a church, residential halls, and communal dining spaces, in addition ...

Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza may be one of the most iconic landmarks on the planet but, beneath its surrounding sands, there ...

A lesser-known period in Egyptian history has just been unearthed. Penn Museum and Egyptian archaeologists, alongside the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, have discovered a massive tomb ...

A purported 'vast underground city' in Egypt is tens of thousands of years older than the Giza pyramids, scientists have shockingly claimed. If true, it would turn Egyptian - and human - history on ...

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. For years ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

A mysterious structure has been discovered at Egypt’s pyramids, according to a recent report. What happened: The Archaeological Prospection journal published a report on May 5 detailing the findings ...

A team of Italian scientists took the world by storm last March when they announced the discovery of a colossal underground complex plunging nearly 3,500 feet beneath Egypt's Giza Plateau and linking ...

These ancient structures still stand - but the people who built them remain a mystery that history can’t fully explain.

(CNN) — For years, Egyptologists have hotly debated how the massive pyramids of ancient Egypt were built more than 4,000 years ago. Now, a team of engineers and geologists brings a new theory to the ...