In a preprint paper, scientists concluded that the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, Egypt—believed to be the oldest of the ...

Built out of enormous stones on Salisbury Plain, the prehistoric landmark is arguably the most famous ancient construction in ...

During a recent excavation on the grounds of a mansion in Slovakia, researchers discovered something remarkable: a Roman aqueduct—the first one ever found in the country. Dating back to the second ...

The neglected marble quarries of Paros which centuries ago produced most of the sculptural masterpieces of ancient Greece are ...

A pharaoh named Djoser ordered the construction ... Ancient Egyptians also buried "grave goods" with the people who had died — valuable objects they could use in the afterlife. The most famous ...

This discovery opens up new avenues for understanding the engineering prowess of ancient Egypt. If confirmed, the use of hydraulic power in pyramid construction would represent a major shift in ...