Lapis lazuli, known as 'blue gold', has captivated civilizations for millennia with its vibrant blue color and historical ...

Ancient Egypt had many more pyramids than those at Giza. The lesser known pyramids of Step, Bent and Red still stand today, ...

The first pylon of the Ramesseum on the west bank of the Nile at Luxor is undergoing major restoration, reports Nevine El-Aref ...

Petra flourished as spice routes developed that linked India, Persia, and Arabia with the Mediterranean, Egypt, and Phoenicia ... no external decoration. The most famous, by contrast, have ...