Research Areas

This research focuses on the archaeological and architectural analysis of the Giza Plateau, with particular attention to structural systems, underground contexts, and non-invasive field methodologies.

  • Osiris Shaft and underground structures
  • Khafre Causeway and architectural systems
  • Western Escarpment rock-cut features
  • Non-invasive field observation and analysis
Selected Publications

Open-Access Archaeological Research

Architectural Constraints and Interface Anomalies in the Osiris Shaft Complex

Osiris Shaft · Non-invasive documentary assessment

A non-invasive archaeological–architectural assessment focused on wall–floor junctions, interface discontinuities, and localized moisture signatures within the Osiris Shaft complex.

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Reconsidering the Osiris Shaft: Evidence for a Connected Subterranean Network

Giza Plateau · Subterranean architecture

Study exploring the Osiris Shaft within a broader subsurface architectural framework through photographic documentation and limited tomographic correlation.

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A Rock-Cut Cavity in the Western Escarpment of the Giza Plateau

Western Escarpment · Preliminary observational study

Preliminary documentation and contextual analysis of an isolated rock-cut cavity within the western escarpment of the Giza Plateau.

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Field Work

Ongoing field research conducted directly on the Giza Plateau, focused on structural observation, architectural analysis, and documentation of anomalies within complex archaeological contexts.

The work is based on direct, non-invasive observation and aims to identify architectural constraints, discontinuities, and contextual patterns often overlooked in conventional interpretations.

Contact & Collaboration

For research collaborations, institutional dialogue, or project-related inquiries, please get in touch directly.

Email: dott.armandomei@gmail.com

All research is conducted within a non-invasive, evidence-based framework grounded in direct field observation.

Support the Foundation

Support the development of the Egyptian Heritage Research Foundation – Preparatory Initiative, an independent project focused on non-invasive archaeological research, field documentation, and heritage preservation in Egypt.

Contributions help sustain:

  • Field documentation and on-site research
  • Open-access publications and reports
  • Non-invasive methodological development
  • Institutional preparation and legal structuring in Egypt
  • Long-term archaeological continuity

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Ancient Egypt, Giza, and French Frustrations


Here is why, in my opinion, certain segments of the French press appear to speculate - at times with remarkable arrogance - about the Khafre Research Project SAR Technology: one cannot help but wonder whether a broader agenda lies beneath the surface. Could it be that the potential to redefine the boundaries of humanity’s remote past poses a challenge to entrenched academic and institutional interests?

Consider the following: the President and co-founder of the HIP Institute also serves as Vice President for Strategy and Innovation at Dassault Systèmes, and is the co-director of the ScanPyramids mission. The Institute is behind the immersive virtual reality experience “Horizon of Khufu” — a project that has, reportedly, drawn the personal attention of French President Emmanuel Macron. According to various media sources, President Macron has publicly promoted initiatives aimed at attracting international researchers to conduct their work in France and across Europe.

Is it merely coincidence that this institutional support and financial endorsement appears to align so consistently with projects already under the umbrella of French organizations?

Meanwhile, independent research initiatives that fall outside of these privileged networks are often met with skepticism, media indifference, or outright discreditation. Why is this so? Is it simply a matter of scientific standards - or are we witnessing a more subtle form of cultural gatekeeping around Giza?

More pressing still is this question: why continue funding the ScanPyramids project — now entering its second decade — when, to date, it has yielded no definitive archaeological breakthroughs? At what point does a scientific mission become indistinguishable from a money-consuming machine sustained neither by scientific and archaeological narrative nor by results?

Within this context, does it become increasingly difficult to ignore the possibility that certain cultural or ideological circles — perhaps supported by powerful and enduring networks — may be actively shaping, if not restricting, the discourse surrounding Giza’s archaeological future? If so, are we not also witnessing an implicit attempt to obstruct the efforts of independent researchers around the world who seek to explore this sacred site with fresh eyes and open minds?