Scientists have discovered a long-buried tributary of the Nile river that once flowed next to more than 30 pyramids in Egypt, potentially solving the mystery of how ancient Egyptians transported huge blocks of stone to build famous monuments. The 40-mile-long tributary, which runs past the iconic Giza pyramid complex among other wonders, was hidden under… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Egypt’s Great Pyramid and other ancient monuments at Giza are located on an isolated strip of land at the edge of the Sahara Desert. This inconvenient location has long puzzled archaeologists; some of these have… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Egypt’s Great Pyramid and other ancient monuments at Giza are located on an isolated strip of land at the edge of the Sahara Desert. This inconvenient location has long puzzled archaeologists; some of these have… Read More »