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A History of the Giza Necropolis III, Unpublished 1942 Manuscript, Appendix G: Cemetery G 1000–1100, page 072

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*The original, paper version of this page in “Appendix G: Cemetery G 1000–1100” can be found in archival box L04 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    Documentation-Unpublished manuscripts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
    Isheti (in G 1037-Addition)
    Kaaper (in G 1037-Addition)
    Keki (in G 1037-Addition)
    Mernefretnisut (in G 1037-Addition)
    Mesdjer (in G 1037-Addition)
    Ptahtjesu (in G 1037-Addition)
  • Author
    George Andrew Reisner, American, 1867–1942

Tombs and Monuments 2

People 7

Ancient People

  • Isheti (in G 1037-Addition)

    • Type Mentioned on page
    • Remarks Appears on block of relief from false door (right side, lower block), two figures identified as [jStj] Isheti (figure of man facing left) and [ptHTsw] Ptahtjesu (figure of boy facing right); originally from niche at south end of east face of G 1037-Addition. Name Isheti accompanied by extra [s] and by hieroglyph that may be [km]-sign.

  • Kaaper (in G 1037-Addition)

    • Type Mentioned on page
    • Remarks Name appears on loose block of relief associated with blocks of false door, identified as [rx nswt qbH Hwt-nmt] royal acquaintance, master butcher of the slaughterhouse; originally from niche at south end of east face of G 1037-Addition.

  • Keki (in G 1037-Addition)

    • Type Mentioned on page
    • Remarks Son of Mesdjer. Limestone offering basin (Hearst 6-19821) inscribed for Mesdjer and his wife Mernefretnisut, dedicated by his son Keki, identified as [jmj-r pr] steward; found in situ at north end of east face of G 1037-Addition (southern addition containing pits D and E).

  • Mernefretnisut (in G 1037-Addition)

    • Type Mentioned on page
    • Remarks Wife ([Hmt=f] his wife) of Mesdjer. Limestone offering basin (Hearst 6-19821), inscribed for Mesdjer and his wife Mernefretnisut (dedicated by son Keki), identified as [mjtrt] mitret; found in situ at north end of east face of G 1037-Addition (southern addition containing pits D and E).

  • Mesdjer (in G 1037-Addition)

    • Type Mentioned on page
    • Remarks Limestone offering basin (Hearst 6-19821) inscribed for Mesdjer and his wife Mernefretnisut (dedicated by his son Keki), identified as [rx nswt sHD qdw] royal acquaintance, inspector of builders; found in situ at north end of east face of G 1037-Addition (southern addition containing pits D and E).

  • Ptahtjesu (in G 1037-Addition)

    • Type Mentioned on page
    • Remarks Appears on block of relief from false door (right side, lower block), two figures identified as [jStj] Isheti (figure of man facing left) and [ptHTsw] Ptahtjesu (figure of boy facing right); originally from niche at south end of east face of G 1037-Addition.

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.