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Monday, February 8, 1926 (continued)

(3) G 7050
Clearing away heap of rubbish over north end of mastaba G 7050. About level with top of west wall came into clean original mastaba filling, and proceeded to explore this for pit A. The other two G 7060 and G 7070 have each two pits.
[ILLUSTRATION]
G 7050 B: In the afternoon began the emptying of G 7050 B which is filled with the very dirty sand and dust of pits opened in the Saite-Ptolemaic. Down 2.2 meters.

(4) G 7060
Cut into north end of G 7060 and came on pit A. This is smaller than B and lined with small stones while B is lined with massive blocks. The lining partly destroyed on north and the pit has been emptied by plunderers but in ancient times. Down 50 cm.

(5) G 7073
G 7073 A: Depth 3.4 meters. Original filling. Chamber on west. Door block of three stones, in place.
G 7073 C: Depth 1.7 meters. Cleared chamber, no objects.

Tuesday, February 9, 1926
Day of rest.

Dunham tried a solution of celluloid in amyl-acetate and acetone on fibers. Afternoon cut up by visitors at the camp.

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HUMFA_Vol.15.p.190
Alternate IDs
Vol.15.p.190; HUMFA_Vol.15.p.190
Department
Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Classification
Documentation-Expedition diary pages
Entry Date
02/08/1926; 02/09/1926
Title
Vol.15.p.190
Credit Line
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition

Tombs and Monuments 4

Photos 1

Modern People 2