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An illustration of the layout and relationships of various architectural and geographical elements on the Giza plateau in the region of Memphis (around modern Cairo) during the Old Kingdom of Egypt ("The Age of the Pyramids"). The image also...

The Eternal City of Rome is one of the places in the world with the most historical sites to visit. The list of ancient ruins, museums, churches, and other historical landmarks makes the city an Eldorado for anyone interested in history...

The Meidum Pyramid, Egypt, built for and during the reign of the first king of the 4th Dynasty, Sneferu (c. 2613-2589 BCE). It is the earliest Egyptian 'true' pyramid.

The Great pyramid of Giza, built during the reign of the king Khufu (2589-2566 BCE, also known as Cheops) of the 4th Dynasty, Egypt.

A digital reconstruction of the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan as it may have appeared when it was first constructed in 200 CE. The Pyramid of the Sun is the third largest pyramid in the ancient world. Made by NeoMam Studios and THISISRENDER...

A reconstruction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, with its white limestone covering and golden capstone. The pyramid was built for the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu between 2584 and 2561 BCE and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Pyramid B of Tollan in central Mexico, the capital of the Toltec civilization (10-12th century CE). The five-tiered pyramid is topped by stone warrior columns which would have once supported a roof structure. In the foreground stand the ruins...

A digital reconstruction of Ixmoja, the tallest pyramid in the Nohoch Mul pyramid complex. From the Maya city of Coba, near modern day Tulum, Mexico. Made by NeoMam Studios and THISISRENDER in collaboration with Expedia. (Republished with...

The Pyramid of the Magician at Uxmal, Yucatan rises 115 feet with a base of 227 by 162 feet. It is also known as The Pyramid of the Dwarf and features in the popular Maya legend of the dwarf who became king. Uxmal (whose name means `thrice...

The vizier in ancient Egypt was the most powerful position after that of king. Known as the djat, tjat, or tjati in ancient Egyptian, a vizier was the equivalent of the modern-day prime minister of the nation who actually saw to the day-to-day...