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FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2012 file photo, an Egyptian camel owner waits for customers to take a ride, in front of the Khafre pyramid, near Cairo, Egypt. The Antiquities Ministry said in a statement ...

From the glass atrium of the Grand Egyptian Museum, the three great Pyramids of Giza are perfectly framed on the desert horizon. The architects designed it this way; a deliberate alignment connecting ...

A visit to the Pyramids of Giza is one of the adventures of a lifetime. Doing so will see you immersing yourself in one of the most iconic and ancient civilizations in the world. No trip to the city ...

The Giza pyramids' alignment with stars is debated; no definitive proof exists. Internal shafts in the Great Pyramid have an unclear purpose, possibly not for stargazing. The pyramids show ...

The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the World still standing, which was acknowledged when the New Seven Wonders of the World were introduced in 2007. I recently ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Egypt's pyramids are stunning — the Great Pyramid of Giza, in particular, is the last surviving ...