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Diary Transcription:

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Friday, March 1, 1912 (continued)

of IX 5 [= G 2184], and along face of mastabas e G 2200 [= G 5080] and d G 2190.
At + in front of north end of mastaba b3 [= G 2170], we found just before sunset a broken chamber beautifully cut in relief [GLYPHS] [Khnumnefer] son's name [GLYPHS] [Menkaure-weser] (G 2175).

Work on pit in Lepsius 23 [= G 2000] goes so slowly that I have bought a winch to clear with. There is still no sign of a doorway. A small hole dug by plunderers descends through the hard debris in the southwest corner of the pit.

Saturday, March 2, 1912

Mastaba of Khnum-nefer [Khnumnefer] [GLYPHS] is part of the mastaba of Nedju. [GLYPHS] Plate above niche. Seated figs, etc. Flat bar under plate. [GLYPHS]

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Details

  • Classification
    Documentation-Expedition diary pages
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Display Page Dates
    03/01/1912; 03/02/1912
  • Author
    George Andrew Reisner, American, 1867–1942
  • Mentioned on page
    Khnumnefer (G 2175)
    Menkaure-weser (in G 2175)
    Nedju (G 2175)

Tombs and Monuments 6

  • G 2000

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

  • G 2170

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

  • G 2175

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

  • G 2184

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

  • G 5080

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

  • G 5090

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

People 4

Ancient People

  • Khnumnefer (G 2175)

    • Type Mentioned on page
    • Remarks Owner (along with Nedju) of G 2175. South false door inscribed for Khnumnefer, identified as [wab nswt] royal wab-priest; in situ in G 2175, north chapel (chapel of Khnumnefer). Also appears in chapel relief, north wall of north chapel (MFA 12.1512.1–MFA 12.1512.14), identified as [wab nswt] royal wab-priest; found in situ in G 2175, north chapel (chapel of Khnumnefer).

  • Menkaure-weser (in G 2175)

    • Type Mentioned on page
    • Remarks Son ([sA=f] his son) of Khnumnefer (owner, along with Nedju, of G 2175). Appears in chapel relief, north wall of north chapel (MFA 12.1512.1–MFA 12.1512.14), depicted as small boy standing in front of his parents; found in situ in G 2175, north chapel (chapel of Khnumnefer).

  • Nedju (G 2175)

    • Type Mentioned on page
    • Remarks Owner (along with Khnumnefer) of G 2175. False door inscribed for Nedju and his wife Tekat; Nedju identified as [rx nswt wab nswt] royal acquaintance, royal wab-priest; in situ in G 2175, south chapel (chapel of Nedju).

Modern People

  • George Andrew Reisner

    • Type Author
    • Nationality & Dates American, 1867–1942
    • Remarks Egyptologist, archaeologist; Referred to as "the doctor" and "mudir" (Arabic for "director") in the excavation records. Nationality and life dates from Who was Who in Egyptology.