69: Interview with Mark Lehner | The People Behind the Pyramids

Join Principal Architect, Mitchell Rocheleau, in this interview with Mark Lehner, co-author of "Giza and the Pyramids", Egyptologist, and American Archaeologist with more than 30 years of experience excavating in Egypt and walking the Giza Plateau. He is the director of Ancient Egypt Research Associates (AERA), an organization that focuses on training young Egyptian Archeologists in excavations and analysis of archeological sites addressing questions regarding the origin, nature, and development of the Egyptian state .

Watch the Episode | https://youtu.be/RtRVZDUnErQ

Read Along on Our Website | https://www.rostarchitects.com/articles/2025/9/11/interview-with-mark-lehner-the-people-behind-the-pyramids

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Connect with Mark Lehner |
Ancient Egypt Research Associates (AERA) | https://aeraweb.org
Giza and the Pyramids: The Definitive History | https://www.amazon.com/Giza-Pyramids-Definitive-Mark-Lehner/dp/022642569X

Connect with Host Mitchell Rocheleau |
ROST Architects | https://www.rostarchitects.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rost.architects/
Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/703zS0SPOZd6D24TbWjz51?si=2e8cfbb20332401b

Explore other ROST Architects Interview Series:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZSuBNzpIw06R-A20iHm9eVKqdggmTq0b&si=mlk0o7Sgf8pELWcK

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About ROST Architects:

In addition to practicing architecture, the principal and founder of ROST Architects, Mitchell Rocheleau AIA, searches the world to learn more about the buildings and cities humans have created, from the modern era to prehistory.

Through writing, expert interviews, and video documentation, we hope to make our journey available and accessible. Our mission is to understand the environments humans have created throughout history, learn from the successes and failures, and contribute to designing a better future.