The Egyptian pyramids have inspired countless theories, but what does the archaeological evidence actually tell us about their purpose? Were they simply royal tombs, or did they serve a deeper ...

The pyramid of Ahmose I at Abydos, built around 1550 BCE, contained no burial chamber, no substructure, and was filled entirely with sand and rubble beneath its limestone casing. This challenges the ...

Egyptologist Professor Laurel Bestock rejoins WIRED to break down five discoveries that tell us exactly how the Egyptian pyramids were built; from the Giza quarry to The Diary of Merer, Laurel paints ...