The Great Pyramid "was built on the Giza Plateau (Egypt) during the IVth dynasty by the pharaoh Khufu (Cheops), who reigned from 2509 to 2483 BC1," the study says. "Despite being one of the oldest ...

Ancient landmarks that have endured the passage of time and silently observed human history are scattered across the globe.

The Great Pyramid of Cheops originally stood at 147 metres tall, but today, due to erosion, it measures around 139 metres. The unusual event occurred on October 14th of this year, when Alex Lang ...

King Khufu, who is also known by the greek name "Cheops," was the father of pyramid building at Giza. He ruled from 2589 - 2566 B.C. and was the son of King Sneferu and Queen Hetpeheres.

The pyramids of Khafre, center, and Khufu (Cheops) on the Giza plateau ... who scanned the Khafre Pyramid and uncovered what they said was an underground system, stretching miles beneath all ...

Egypt's Antiquities Ministry says a scanning project in the Giza pyramids has identified thermal anomalies, including one in the largest pyramid, built by Cheops, known locally as Khufu.

An astronomical event may have marked the end of one of the most emblematic dynasties of ancient Egypt. A total solar eclipse ...

"Just think that the single temple of Angkor Wat has the same tonnage of rock as the Pyramid of Cheops," marvels Freeman ... Hathaway | Read More Explore great travel deals A Note to our Readers ...