light blue in model B); and one with a diamond-shaped keystone (the Gothic arch, model C). Flying buttresses act the same way ancient Roman columns did, countering the horizontal force of the arch.

The city of Cairo has witnessed many different eras, each characterized by unique architectural styles. After the Ancient Egyptians, the Islamic Period saw the birth of iconic buildings like the ...

Amidst growing public outcry, calls for the preservation of Cairo’s historic landmarks have intensified ... lamenting the ongoing destruction of ancient tombs. In a statement on her official Facebook ...

What happened to the ancient Egyptians? The ancient Egyptian civilisation thrived for over three thousand years, but what happened to that once mighty empire and its people? What was life like for ...

A substance found by archaeologists working in an Ancient Egyptian tomb has proved to be one of the oldest cheeses ever discovered. Several years ago, the team discovered broken jars in the tomb ...

The ancient Egyptian Pyramids and Sphinx were the spectacular backdrop to Yanni's two Cairo concerts over the weekend. Hailing from "The Mother of Civilizations" Greece, it only made sense for the ...

In the early morning haze, women dressed in black and men with grim expressions gather in Cairo's centuries-old ... all past rulers have conserved in ancient times and modern times too." ...