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Monday, January 20, 1936

Work on
(1) G 7810
(2) G 7820

(1) G 7810
On the top of the mastaba, south of shaft A. Big mastaba, lined with stones. It is north of mastaba G 7510 and east of mastaba G 7820. White limestone debris and dubsh. Exposed shaft B.

(2) G 7820
On the top of the mastaba, south of shaft A. Big mastaba, lined with stones. North of G 7510, west of G 7810. Search for shaft B. Limestone debris, dubsh, sand and debris underneath. Shaft B not yet exposed.
Drawing of the two mastabas G 7810 and G 7820.

[ILLUSTRATION]

Tuesday, January 21, 1936
Day of rest.

Wednesday, January 22, 1936

Work on
(1) G 2134 X
(2) G 7810 B

(1) G 2134
G 2134 X: Removed the relief inscribed stela which roofed the chamber of this shaft. It has a cartouche with the name of (Khufu). Sketch of the stone on page 236.

(2) G 7810
G 7810 B: In shaft. It is south of A. Lined with big stones above and rock below. Down 4.2 meters. White limestone debris, underneath limestone debris and sand. Not reached the rock in shaft, not reached the chamber.

Thursday, January 23, 1936

Work on
(1) G 7810 B

(1) G 7810
G 7810 B: In shaft. Down 7.1 meters. White limestone and smooth sand. Not reached the rock in shaft.

Friday, January 24, 1936

Work on
(1) G 7810 B

(1) G 7810
G 7810 B: In shaft. Down 9.5 meters. White limestone, smooth sand and dubsh. Not reached the rock in shaft.

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Details

ID
HUMFA_Vol.28.p.235
Alternate IDs
Vol.28.p.235; HUMFA_Vol.28.p.235
Department
Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Classification
Documentation-Expedition diary pages
Entry Date
01/20/1936; 01/21/1936; 01/22/1936; 01/23/1936; 01/24/1936
Title
Vol.28.p.235
Credit Line
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition

Tombs and Monuments 3

Photos 1

Ancient People 1

Modern People 2