Archaeologists are planning to bring 22 of the largest blocks, including portions of the lighthouse's colossal door, in order ...

Every place in the world has its own story, waiting to be heard. And there are some places in the world that are nothing less ...

After centuries beneath the waves, 22 massive stone blocks from the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria have been recovered from ...

Tourism, climate change, redevelopment and nature threaten the existence of some of the world’s most amazing sites, but – ...

The area around the Egyptian pyramids has been revamped, the hard sellers have been moved, and the whole area is now car-free.

Discover details about the Great Pyramid of Giza, including who built it, its construction period, dimensions, materials, and ...

While some of these wonders now only exist in history books and legends, a foundation called the New7Wonders sought to unite the world by honouring heritage across the globe and naming seven other ...

The story of Greeks in Alexandria goes back more than two millennia, when Alexander the Great established the city.

The CNRS - specifically its permanent unit in Egypt, the Centre d'études Alexandrines - is conducting the lighthouse ...

A Mesopotamian myth from nearly 4,000 years ago tells of a man who builds a boat to save the world from a divine flood, long ...

Why go? Katakolon, on a pretty little harbour with colourful fishing boats, is near the legendary city of Olympia. Immerse ...