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Vol.24.p.1040

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Diary Transcription:

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Thursday, January 16, 1930 (continued)

[ILLUSTRATION]

Friday, January 17, 1930
Sixty-fifth day of work

Work on:
(1) G 7760 B
(2) G 7914 A
(3) G 7915 A, B
(4) G 7917 C
(5) G 7919 B
(6) G 7920 A, B, Y, Z
(7) G 7000 E XVIII, XIX, XX [G 7000 E 18, 19, 20]

Locals: 40

Cars, Line XVI
6:20 - 8:00: 65
8:30 - 12:00: 120
1:00 - 4:00: 0
Total: 185

(1) G 7760
G 7760 B: In chamber II. Clearing debris of sand and stones. Uncovered canopic pit, south of sarcophagus, open and empty. [ILLUSTRATION]

(2) G 7914
Clearing west of mastaba.
G 7914 A: Removed door blocking. Cleared. [ILLUSTRATION]

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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
    01/16/1930; 01/17/1930
  • Author
    Noel F. Wheeler, British

Tombs and Monuments 12

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."