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Friday, July 8, 1938 (continued)

(1) G 4614 (continued)
G 4614 E: In shaft and chamber. North of D and south of F. Also west of G. Ends at rock. Lined with rubble. Total depth 1.05 meters. Red debris and sand. Chamber on north. Built of masonry and rubble and roofed with slabs. No blocking. Cleared. Drawing.

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G 4614 F: In shaft. West of B and north of E. Ends at rock. Lined with rubble only on north with big stones of G 4610. Down 1.1 meters. Sand, and limestone debris. Chamber in middle of shaft. Roofed with slabs. Left for photo.

G 4614 G: In shaft. North of A and south of B. Lined with rubble to the beginning of rock. Only on south the lining destroyed. Total depth 1 meter. Sand, limestone debris and dirty debris. Chamber on north. Blocked with stones (left for photo).

Sketch of G 4614 mastaba.

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The Dr. ordered Mohammed to stop the work during the summer, because Mohammed have many tomb cards not drawn. So, during the summer Mohammed will finish all the tomb cards and we are all hoping to have a big season in the beginning of the winter. Inshallah.

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Details

ID
HUMFA_Vol.32.p.723
Alternate IDs
Vol.32.p.723; HUMFA_Vol.32.p.723
Department
Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Classification
Documentation-Expedition diary pages
Entry Date
07/08/1938
Title
Vol.32.p.723
Credit Line
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition

Tombs and Monuments 2

Photos 1

Modern People 4