A Long-Lost Branch of the Nile Helped in Building Egypt’s Pyramids A new study confirms a long-held theory that builders used the river to transport the heavy blocks that comprise the ancient wonders.
At Least 41 Killed in Fire at Egyptian Church During Sunday Prayers The blaze was reportedly caused by an electrical fault on the building’s second floor, which also housed classrooms. Several children are thought to be among the dead.
A Refreshing Look at Egypt’s Ancient Pyramids A downpour, a dust storm and an encounter with a lively dig team offered a photographer a new perspective on the country’s celebrated tombs.