Since its inception in 1978, the Theban Mapping Project (TMP, now based at the American University in Cairo) has been working to prepare a comprehensive archaeological database of Thebes. With its thousands of tombs and temples, Thebes is one of the world's most important archaeological zones. Sadly, however, it has not fared well over the years. Treasure-hunters and curio-seekers plundered it in the past; pollution, rising ground water, and mass-tourism threaten it in the present. Even early archaeologists destroyed valuable information in their search for museum-quality pieces. Today, however, we realize that the monuments of Thebes are a finite resource. If we fail to protect and monitor them, they will vanish, and we and our descendants will all be the poorer. The TMP believes that the first and most essential step in preserving this heritage is a detailed map and database of every archaeological, geological, and ethnographic feature in Thebes. Only when these are available can sensible plans be made for tourism, conservation, and further study. During the last decade, the TMP has concentrated on the Valley of the Kings. Modern surveying techniques were used to measure its tombs. From the data collected, the TMP is preparing 3-D computer models of the tombs. And of course, the TMP is continuing its excavation of KV 5. For the TMP staff, sharing their work with the interested public is just as important as what they do in the field. This has been done through a series of publications and this growing website.
| Website | http://www.thebanmappingproject.com/ |
| Revenue | $3 million |
| Employees | 2 (1 on RocketReach) |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Address | The American University in Cairo PO Box 74, New Cairo, Cairo Governorate, EG |
| Industry | Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos, Architecture, Engineering & Design, Construction |
| Keywords | 3d Modeling Archaeology, Archaeological Research, Digital Archaeology, Archaeological Survey, Historical Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Database Development, Spatial Data |
| Competitors | University of Chicago, UCL, National Geographic, The British Museum, Archaeological Institute of America, American Research Center in Egypt, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, The Egypt Exploration Society, Ancient Egypt Research Associates Inc +6 more (view full list) |
| SIC | SIC Code 871 Companies, SIC Code 87 Companies |
| NAICS | NAICS Code 5413 Companies, NAICS Code 54 Companies, NAICS Code 54137 Companies, NAICS Code 541 Companies |
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The Theban Mapping Project annual revenue was $3 million in 2026.
1 people are employed at Theban Mapping Project.
Theban Mapping Project is based in New Cairo, Cairo Governorate.
The NAICS codes for Theban Mapping Project are [5413, 54, 54137, 541].
The SIC codes for Theban Mapping Project are [871, 87].