Further Considerations on Development at Giza before the 4th Dynasty

Abstract

Two previous papers produced by Vandecruys have been critical of the theories of erosion of the Sphinx by rainfall runoff, 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 4^th Dynasty.