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Monday, April 25, 1932 (continued)

(7) G 1693
G 1693 A: Opened door blocking, body in position, head north.

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G 1693 B: Opened door blocking. Cleared chamber. Traces only of broken bones.

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(8) G 2100
G 2100 B: Down 10.35 meters. Sand debris.

Tuesday, April 26, 1932
Day of rest.

Wednesday, April 27, 1932
Forty-fourth day of work.

Cars emptied (line XXII):
6:30 - 8:00: ---
8:30 - 12:00: ---
1:00 - 4:45: ---

Work on:
(1) G 1687 Z, W, Y
(2) G 1688 A, Z
(3) G 1691 C, D
(4) G 1692 A
(5) G 1693 A
(6) G 2100 B, E, F
(7) G 2210 B

(1) G 1687
G 1687 Z: Rubble built and rock-cut. Depth 1.45 meters. chamber south, sealed with stones.
G 1687 Y: Rubble built and rock-cut. Depth 1.9 meters. Chamber on south, sealed with stones.
G 1687 W: Rubble built and rock-cut. Depth 2.27 meters. Chamber on south, open.

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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
    04/25/1932; 04/26/1932; 04/27/1932
  • Author
    Noel F. Wheeler, British

Tombs and Monuments 7

  • G 1687

    • Site Name Western Cemetery
  • G 1688

    • Site Name Western Cemetery
  • G 1691

    • Site Name Western Cemetery
  • G 1692

    • Site Name Western Cemetery
  • G 1693

    • Site Name Western Cemetery
  • G 2100

    • Site Name Western Cemetery
  • G 2210

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

People 1

Modern People

  • Noel F. Wheeler

    • Type Author
    • Nationality & Dates British
    • Remarks Wheeler was a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy according to George A. Reisner's, "A HIstory of the Giza Necropolis, Vol. I."