A landmark discovery on an ancient branch of the River Nile may have solved the mystery of how the pyramids in Egypt were built centuries ago. The now dried-out waterway, which once ran through Giza ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — An ancient horse burial at Tombos along the Nile River Valley shows that a member of the horse family thousands of years ago was more important to the culture than previously ...

The huge tomb of Amenhotep III, who ruled ancient Egypt between 1390 B.C. and 1350 B.C., is carved into the hillside on the ...

Some may find it difficult to believe, but in my youth I disliked history. Others may be shocked to learn that I grew up as a country kid, in the faraway lands of the Nile Valley. OK, it wasn’t that ...

Although we usually imagine the conditions in Ancient Egypt to be much like the Egypt of today, back during the Holocene there was significantly more rain as a result of the African Humid Period (AHP) ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Sunset is the best time for a felucca ride, offering the most scenic views. The weather is also much nicer, in contrast to Cairo's scorching mid-day sun. – Nadine Arab The Nile ...

Just inside the entrance of Cairo’s must-see Egyptian Museum is an unassuming display case off to the left. Competing for attention in a sea of head-turning antiquities — from towering statues to ...

Pyramids of Giza, Luxor temples, Nile cruises, desert adventures, Red Sea beaches, and vibrant culture. Essential guide for ...

Today, Hilton and Middle East For Nile Cruisers announce the signing of Waldorf Astoria Nile River Experience, transforming how travellers discover Egypt’s most treasured landmarks. Designed to bring ...

Viking has named its newest river ship, the Viking Aton, with a special celebration in Aswan, Egypt. The ship’s ceremonial godfather, Richard Riveire, designer of Viking’s award-winning river, ocean ...