The inundation of water was more than just provision for crops and fields: the Egyptians called the event the coming of Hapy, ...

Ancient Egypt might have to thank the River Nile for all its success after new research into the famous river highlights the role it played during the historic time period. A study from the University ...

Many of the pyramids of ancient Egypt were built along a now extinct branch of the river Nile, geological surveys have revealed. This could explain why these pyramids, including the famed Great ...

Quantitative models show that New Kingdom expeditions in Nubia achieved significant profits, with alluvial mining in streams and the Nile as the most productive sources, challenging previous theories.

The Nile River, a vital artery flowing north for 6,650 km, has served as the cradle of Egyptian civilization for millennia.

Although we usually imagine the conditions in Ancient Egypt to be much like the Egypt of today, back during the Holocene there was significantly more rain as a result of the African Humid Period (AHP) ...

Long before modern billionaires threw lavish parties at sea on their superyachts, the wealthy elite of ancient Egypt ...

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A new study confirms a long-held theory that builders used the river to transport the heavy blocks that make up the ancient wonders. By Jack Tamisiea For 4,500 years, the pyramids of Giza have loomed ...

Cruising leisurely down the Nile River is one of the most popular tourist activities in Egypt. Yes, you can see ancient and remarkable temples with almost no effort. Yes, you can see miles of ...

Egypt, a link between northeast Africa and the Middle East where ancient landmarks meet the capital Cairo’s lively hub of culture and culinary delights, is on the rise as a tourism hotspot. Swapping ...