Colourful, sealed sarcophagi and statues that were buried more than 2,500 years ago were displayed in a makeshift exhibit at the feet of the famed Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara.

Hydraulic mechanics may have indeed been the driving force behind the construction of ancient Egyptian pyramids. In a preprint paper, scientists concluded that the Step Pyramid of Djoser in ...

The 4,700-year-old step pyramid, built in the 27th century B.C. for third dynasty pharaoh Djoser, is deemed the oldest stone structure of its size in the world. The ancient structure was badly ...

General view of the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqâra on February 9, 2024 in Giza, Egypt. Getty Images The main pieces of evidence supporting the hydraulic theory were the discovery of a "dry ...

The pyramid at Saqqara was built sometime around 2680 BCE as a funerary complex for the Third Dynasty pharaoh Djoser. It is believed to be the oldest of Egypt’s seven iconic pyramids and the ...

Archaeologists Unearth Mysterious Fake Door In 4,000-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb A joint archaeological mission has discovered the tomb of Prince Waser-If-Re, son of King Userkaf, in Egypt's Saqqara ...