Coordinate Systems and Archaeological Grids Used at Giza, GOP 5 2011:203-16 (original) (raw)

This article discusses the establishment and significance of the Giza Plateau Mapping Project (GPMP) excavation grid, focusing on its application at the Heit el-Ghurab (HeG) and Khentkawes Town (KKT) archaeological sites. It reviews the network created by David Goodman and Mark Lehner in the 1980s, which lays the foundation for various archaeological works conducted at Giza. The article highlights the meticulous mapping and recording processes utilized in excavation projects, illustrating the importance of a well-coordinated grid system in archaeological documentation and site management.