Further Considerations on Development at Giza before the 4th Dynasty

Authors

  • C.D. Reader CGeol FGS 54 Rigby Road, Maghull, Merseyside, L31 8AZ,

Keywords:

Giza, Sphinx, Khafre, Fourth dynasty, Old kingdom, Weathering, Interflow, Enclosure, Temple, Erosion

Abstract

Two previous papers produced by Vandecruys have been critical of the theories of erosion of the Sphinx by rainfall run–off, previously advanced by Reader. In a final response to Vandecruys’ theory that the extant degradation can be attributed to shallow groundwater movement, Reader explains the limitations of Vandecruys’ groundwater model and further discusses the case for development at Giza before the 4th Dynasty.

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The re–cut area between the top of the southern Sphinx enclosure wall and the Khafre causeway with possible former erosion gullies (arrowed). Inset, close–up of one area of re–cutting. Photograph by the author

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Published

2020-11-30

How to Cite

Reader, C. . (2020). Further Considerations on Development at Giza before the 4th Dynasty. PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt / Egyptology, 3(1), 01-25. Retrieved from https://www.archives.palarch.nl/index.php/jae/article/view/659

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2006): PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology

Section

Original Article