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Mark Lehner

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Mark Lehner is an American Egyptologist and archaeologist who has directed the Giza Plateau Mapping Project since 1984. His extensive research focuses on the construction of the Great Pyramids and the daily lives of the laborers who built them, shifting focus from the monuments to the surrounding settlements. Lehner is the president of Ancient Egypt Research Associates (AERA) and has fundamentally shaped modern archaeological understanding of the Old Kingdom's workforce and urban planning.

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What is Mark Lehner famous for discovering in Egypt?

Mark Lehner is an American archaeologist who has directed the Giza Plateau Mapping Project since 1984. He is most famous for his extensive research on the construction of the Great Pyramids and mapping the ancient workers' settlement known as the Lost City of the Pyramids.

What is the Giza Plateau Mapping Project?

It is an extensive archaeological endeavor founded by Lehner to map the ancient settlement and infrastructure that supported the pyramid builders. The project uncovered the remains of bakeries, barracks, and administrative centers used by the laborers.

Did Mark Lehner ever work with the psychic Edgar Cayce?

Yes, early in his career, Lehner was funded by the Association for Research and Enlightenment, an organization dedicated to the psychic readings of Edgar Cayce, to search for the legendary Hall of Records. However, his subsequent scientific fieldwork entirely shifted his focus to conventional, evidence-based Egyptology.

What television programs has Mark Lehner appeared on?

Lehner has frequently appeared as an expert commentator on numerous PBS documentaries, including the popular science series NOVA. He has also been featured heavily on international History Channel documentaries regarding the mysteries of ancient Egypt.