Scientists have discovered that ancient pyramids were not only built as final resting places for pharaohs but may have also functioned as power plants. During an experiment at the Great Pyramid of ...

A new study aims to answer the centuries-old question of how the Great Pyramids of Egypt were built thousands of years ago, and its findings have provided an unexpected possible answer -- water.

A team of engineers suggests a new theory on how Egypt’s first pyramid was built — a water elevator used to float heavy stones through the middle of the structure.

The "power plant" theory is not new. A 1998 book by Christopher Dunn called "The Giza Power Plant: Technologies of Ancient Egypt" presented a similar idea that has been the subject of fringe ...

Bradley Walsh has shared his astonishment after an incredible visit to Egypt's Great Pyramid. Walsh embarked on a North African adventure to film his Sky History series 'Bradley Walsh: Egypt's ...

He said: “Being so deep inside the pyramid, I was expecting a lot of noise. I’ve maintained that I think the Great Pyramid is some kind of power plant in its own right.” Read More ...

The Great Pyramid of Giza, more than 400 feet tall, was King Khufu's tomb. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the last surviving monument from the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Don't miss ...

It's more than 200 feet tall, and the researchers found evidence that Egyptians used the power of water to help to build it. The lead author of this study is Xavier Landreau.