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A History of the Giza Necropolis III, Unpublished 1942 Manuscript, [Chapter 17: Analytic Overview of] Cemetery G 1000–1600: [Part] 7: Chronology of Cemetery G 1000–1600, page [Part] VII 003

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*The original, paper version of this page in “[Chapter 17: Analytic Overview of] Cemetery G 1000–1600” can be found in archival box L02 in the Egyptian Section archives of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Details

  • Classification
    Documentation-Unpublished manuscripts
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date
    about 1934—1942
  • Mentioned on page
    Meretib (in G 1109)
    Satmeret (in G 1109)
    Shad (G 1221)
  • Author
    George Andrew Reisner, American, 1867–1942

Tombs and Monuments 9

People 4

Ancient People

  • Meretib (in G 1109)

    • Type Mentioned on page
    • Remarks Fragmentary limestone seated family group statue (Hearst 6-19785) of man (unidentified), his wife Meretib, and three children; Meretib identified as [rxt nswt] royal acquaintance; found in G 1109 (in sand just under surface).

  • Satmeret (in G 1109)

    • Type Mentioned on page
    • Remarks Fragmentary limestone seated family group statue (Hearst 6-19785) of man (unidentified), his wife Meretib, and three children, including daughter Satmeret; Satmeret identified as [Hm-nTr HwtHr] priestess of Hathor; found in G 1109 (in sand just under surface).

  • Shad (G 1221)

    • Type Mentioned on page
    • Remarks Owner of G 1221. Limestone stela (Hearst 6-19777) inscribed for Shad, identified as [rx nswt] royal acquaintance; found in G 1221 interior offering chamber (= offering niche).

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.