Mark Lehner

Mark Lehner serves as director of Ancient Egypt Research Associates, leading excavations at sites including the Lost City of the Pyramids and the Sphinx quarries. Lehner's fieldwork has contributed to new understandings of pyramid construction logistics, workforce organization, and urban planning on the Giza plateau, advancing research in Egyptology and archaeology.

Lehner has authored works such as "The Complete Pyramids," a comprehensive guide to these ancient structures, and has contributed to publications focused on Giza's archaeological landscape. He has appeared in documentaries including Nova's "Riddles of the Sphinx" and "This Old Pyramid," providing on-site explanations that make ancient Egyptian history accessible to broad audiences.

Lehner directs Ancient Egypt Research Associates' projects, including the North Khufu Pyramid Precinct and community archaeology initiatives in Egypt, and serves as a research associate at institutions such as Harvard's Semitic Museum. His professional recognition includes fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Lehner delivers public lectures on topics such as "Deciphering the Secrets of the Pyramids," sharing insights into the archaeology and history of ancient Egypt.