The ancient Egyptians used levers in building the pyramids. Although it is not known exactly how they erected the great obelisks, it's a pretty sure bet that they used levers in some way.

ancient Egyptian pharaohs were building magnificent temples adorned with huge monuments that pointed to the sky. Called obelisks, these massive, pointed shafts of polished granite were often ...

In a Board of Visitors meeting on Monday, the University announced vague plans for a new construction project — a 100-foot ...

In a spellbinding discovery, a French-Swiss team archaeological team in Egypt has uncovered the tomb of a multi-talented wizard-doctor who served the pharaohs approximately 4,000 years ago.

Going into the fifth year of operation, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk has gone from strength to strength. Merging modern French art de vivre with ancient Egyptian heritage and UAE traditions, the hotel ...