Thousands of years and conspiracies have all led to this: the Great Pyramid of Giza may have been built using the basic pulley technology.

Recent discoveries have reignited interest in the mysteries surrounding the pyramids of Giza, with some claims even suggesting the existence of structures larger than these iconic monuments. While the notion of pyramids on Mars remains speculative,

Egypt is inaugurating the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world's largest museum dedicated to its ancient civilization and an effort aimed at boosting the country's tourism industry and troubled economy.

After years of delays, the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum – set to be the world’s largest devoted to ancient Egypt – will finally open its doors near the Giza pyramids.

The Pyramids of Giza, medieval markets, and the legendary Nile are just a few highlights of Egypt’s energetic capital. Here’s our guide to where to stay, what to eat, and what to know before you visit Cairo.

The Grand Egyptian Museum, decades in the making, hopes to show off a nation’s history on the biggest scale possible

For the first time since the boy king's tomb was discovered in 1922 all the items will stored in one place, a museum director told NBC News.

Hidden beneath the sands of Egypt's Giza Plateau, three precisely engineered shafts have been rediscovered that may unlock access to a vast underground network whispered about by ancient Greek historians.