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Saturday, May 13, 1939

Work on
(1) G 2083 [= G 2086a] A, B, C
(2) G 2231 E
(3) G 2239 B, D, F, J
(4) G 2240 B

(1) G 2083 [= G 2086a]
Top of G 2083. In exposing the lining and the shafts of the mastaba; a stone mastaba, north of G 2086 and west of G 2085. Sand, limestone debris and rubble. On east is half of an inscribed limestone stele in sunk relief. Three shafts "A, B, C", exposed all the lining and the shafts.

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G 2083 A [= G 2086a A]: In shaft. Lined with masonry, wholly destroyed on east. It is north of G 2086 and south of shaft B. total depth 1 meter. Sand, limestone debris and rubble. Ends at rock. No chamber. 7 X.

G 2083 B [= G 2086a B]: In shaft and chamber. Lined with masonry to the rock. It is east of C and north of A. total depth 1.85 meters. Sand, limestone debris and rubble. Chamber on south. Cut in rock. No blocking. Cleared. Drawing.

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G 2083 C [= G 2086a C]: In shaft and chamber. Lined with masonry to the rock. West of B. total depth 1.95 meters. Sand, limestone debris and rubble. Chamber on south, cut in rock. Roofed with one slab on north and the rest is the rock. No blocking. Cleared. Drawing.

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Details

ID
HUMFA_Vol.34.p.816
Alternate IDs
HUMFA_Vol.34.p.816; Vol.34.p.816
Department
Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Classification
Documentation-Expedition diary pages
Entry Date
05/13/1939
Title
Vol.34.p.816
Credit Line
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition

Tombs and Monuments 5

Photos 1

Modern People 2