Woolworth, realized in 1920 by architect John Russell Pope in the Egyptian Revival style. Think: hieroglyphic-lined pillars and an entrance flanked by two sphinxes. Interestingly, as our guide pointed out,

After innumerable interruptions, delays and setbacks, the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization comes to life.

Their design was envisioned as a bridge between ancient history and modern innovation. ‘Designing a museum of this calibre, in such close proximity to a landmark as monumental and symbolic as the pyramids,

The new releases include gold and silver coins as well as postage stamps celebrating the grandeur of this monumental project, which stands as a global symbol of Egypt’s heritage and artistic legacy.

GEM is being hailed as the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilisation, with over 50,000 artefacts chronicling the grandeur of ancient Egypt.

Hidden beneath the sands of Egypt's Giza Plateau, three precisely engineered shafts have been rediscovered that may unlock access to a vast underground network whispered about by ancient Greek historians.

v. 1. From the earliest times to the end of the old kingdom -- v.2. The first intermediate period, the Middle Kingdom, and the second intermediate period -- v.3. The empire (the New Kingdom) from the eighteenth dynasty to the end of the twentieth dynasty ...

The New Kingdom of ancient Egypt was a golden age of architecture and art. A variety of factors combined to make the New Kingdom one of the most creative cultures of the ancient world. The empire that the Pharaohs expanded through diplomacy, trade and war ...

Throughout history, starting from the time of Ancient Egypt, the Nile River has been an optimal location for the growth of cities. Its constant and reliable water supply was crucial in the otherwise desert environment. By building near the river, people ...