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Monday, February 3, 1936

Work on
(1) G 7820

(1) G 7820
On top of the mastaba, south of A. Search for shaft B. Limestone debris, dubsh, stones and sand. Shaft B not yet exposed.

Tuesday, February 4, 1936
Day of rest.

Wednesday, February 5, 1936

Work on
(1) G 7820

(1) G 7820
On top of the mastaba, south of A. Search for shaft B. Limestone debris, dubsh and sand. Shaft B not yet exposed.

Thursday, February 6, 1936

Work on
(1) G 7820

(1) G 7820
On the top of the mastaba, south of A. Search for shaft B. Limestone debris, dubsh and black debris. Shaft B not yet exposed.

Friday, February 7, 1936

Work on
(1) G 7820

(1) G 7820
On the top of the mastaba, south of A. Search for shaft B. Limestone debris, dubsh and sand. Found in debris on the top of the mastaba: basalt hammer stone, faience amulet without head, one udjat eye. Exposed shaft B.

Saturday, February 8, 1936

Work on
(1) G 7820 B

(1) G 7820
G 7820 B: In shaft, south of shaft A. Lined with stones above and partly destroyed, rock below. Down 4 meters. Limestone debris, dubsh and some stones (we break). We found in the debris some decayed fragments of cloth and some glass fragments. From this we know that this shaft was excavated before. Found in shaft debris: limestone fragments inscribed (relief). Not reached the rock in shaft, not reached the chamber. Sketch of the inscribed stone.

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Sunday, February 9, 1936

Work on
(1) G 7820 B

(1) G 7820
G 7820 B: In shaft. Down 6.6 meters. Limestone debris, dubsh, sand and stones (we break). Not reached the rock in shaft, not reached the chamber.

Monday, February 10, 1936

Work on
(1) G 7820 B

(1) G 7820
G 7820 B: In shaft. Down 6.6 meters. Limestone debris, dubsh, sand and stones (we break). Not reached the rock in shaft.

Tuesday, February 11, 1936
Day of rest.

Wednesday, February 12, 1936

Work on
(1) G 7820 B

(1) G 7820
G 7820 B: In shaft. Down 10.65 meters. Limestone debris, sand and stone (break). Not reached the rock in shaft, not reached the chamber.

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Details

ID
HUMFA_Vol.28.p.239
Alternate IDs
Vol.28.p.239; HUMFA_Vol.28.p.239
Department
Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Classification
Documentation-Expedition diary pages
Entry Date
02/03/1936 through 02/12/1936
Title
Vol.28.p.239
Credit Line
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition

Tombs and Monuments 1

Photos 1

Modern People 2