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Pyramids of Giza
Egyptc. 2560 BCE
The last surviving wonder of the ancient world — aligned to within 0.05° of true north.
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Map what is buried
before it is lost forever.
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Principles
What guides
this work.
Long-term thinking
Building an archive meant to last generations, not quarters. Every decision considers decades ahead.
Human-centered
This record exists because people care. Contributors own their work, communities own their stories.
Rigorous standards
Metadata integrity, geographic precision, and ethical stewardship from day one.
The archive grows only because people show up.
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