The Sphinx is a stunning, imposing structure — but why was it built? Did it largely result from erosion? Were aliens even ...

Ancient Egyptian pyramids and the Great Sphinx in Giza were briefly shuttered to the public this week because of a tech billionaire's wedding. That billionaire, Ankur Jain, and fitness trainer ...

One of Cairo's must-see attractions is the Great Sphinx, the world's oldest monumental sculpture. Situated by the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx impresses with its size – it measures 66 feet ...

You are welcome to explore the pyramids and the adjacent Great Sphinx after purchasing a Giza Plateau ticket. However, keep in mind that only 300 tickets are sold per day and additional fees apply ...

Giza's three pyramids and the Sphinx were constructed in the fourth dynasty of Egypt's Old Kingdom, arguably the first great civilization on earth. Today, Giza is a suburb of rapidly growing Cairo ...

In this guest article, investigative historian, author and journalist Tony McMahon explores some of the more eccentric ...

If you want to stay in a hotel with stunning views of the Egyptian Pyramids, then you should look into this five-star resort ...

NOVA: There have been claims that a great civilization predates ancient ... was responsible for building the pyramids and sculpting the Sphinx. Is this possible? HAWASS: Of course it is not ...

Along with the enigmatic Sphinx and other smaller tombs and monuments, Giza has three principal pyramids: Khufu (originally 481 feet high, and sometimes called Cheops, or the Great Pyramid ...

Like the pyramids! Or the Temples of Karnak ... with the body of a lion and the head of a human. This is the Great Sphinx of Giza. It is chiselled from limestone and has the face of Pharaoh ...