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Wednesday, December 9, 1925 (continued)

(4) G 6023
Cleared top and sides of G 6025, cased in small dressed blocks.
G 6023 A: The retaining wall of pit above rock as well as the adjoining filling of the mastaba have been destroyed by thieves. Depth in rock - 3.90 meters. Mixed debris, chamber on west.
G 6023 B: Down 4 meters, drift sand.
G 6023 C: Down 5.85 meters, drift sand.

(5) G 6025
In clearing back of G 6021 exposed the eastern face of G 6025. Cased in small blocks on rubble core.

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(6) G 6032
G 6032 A: Down 7.8 meters. Drift sand and stones fallen from lining, top of doorway appeared on south.
G 6032 B: Down .75 meters. Mixed debris.
G 6032 C: Depth 1.5 meters; Lined with rubble and ends at rock. Unused.

(7) G 7000 SW (southwest)
Cleared out the large pit G 7000 SW No. 1 [G 7000 SW 1], and found that it ended unfinished at 5.82 meters.

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Details

ID
HUMFA_Vol.14.p.056
Alternate IDs
HUMFA_Vol.14.p.056; Vol.14.p.056
Department
Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Classification
Documentation-Expedition diary pages
Entry Date
12/09/1925
Title
Vol.14.p.056
Credit Line
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition

Tombs and Monuments 6

Photos 1

Modern People 1