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A History of the Giza Necropolis III, Unpublished 1942 Manuscript, Appendix G: Cemetery G 1000–1100, page 179

*The original, paper version of this page in “Appendix G: Cemetery G 1000–1100” can be found in archival box L05 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    Documentation-Unpublished manuscripts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
  • Author
    George Andrew Reisner, American, 1867–1942
  • Mentioned on page
    Djefanisut (in G 1171)

Tombs and Monuments 4

People 2

Ancient People

  • Djefanisut (in G 1171)

    • Type Mentioned on page
    • Remarks Lintel inscribed (in raised relief) for Djefanisut; inscription: [Htp dj nswt (Htp dj) jnpw xntj sH-nTr qrs(t) m smjt jmntt sqd (n) wjA jmj-r SnT(w) xrp apr(w) DfAnswt] a gift which the king gives (and a gift which) Anubis gives, foremost of the divine booth, a burial in the western desert (for) the oarsman of the boat, overseer of disputes, director of the crew Djefanisut; found reused as roofing in G 1171 D I.

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.