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Thursday, March 10, 1932 (continued)

(1) G 1221
G 1221 B: Pit open to 19 meter depth. Clearing remainder of debris.

(2) G 1227
G 1227 A: Clearing pit debris.

(3) G 1602
Mud brick and rubble mastaba, small. Niche in east face. Clearing.

(4) G 1603
Mud brick mastaba east of G 1602. Clearing debris around; drift sand. Niche on east face. A rubble square was found east of this mastaba.

(5) G 1604
Mud brick and rubble mastaba, west of G 1602. Clearing debris of stones and sand. Three niches in east face.

(6) G 1605
Mud brick mastaba, west of G 1604. Niche in east face. Clearing debris.

This area consists of small mud brick and rubble mastabas, mostly containing one pit only.

The reconstructed canopy of Hetepheres was taken in to the Cairo Museum.

Friday, March 11, 1932
Fifth day of work.

Times: 6:30 - 4:45

Work on:
(1) G 1221 B
(2) G 1227 A
(3) G 1601 A
(4) G 1602
(5) G 1603
(6) G 1606
(7) G 1607
(8) G 1608

(1) G 1221
G 1221 B: Depth 20.05 meters.

[ILLUSTRATION]

(2) G 1227
G 1227 A: Cleared chamber, pit descends further.

(3) G 1601
Clearing small rubble and mud mastaba, uncovered pit A.
G 1601 A: Down 1.2 meters. Rock-cut below, and rough. Chamber on west.

(4) G 1602
Clearing small rubble and mud mastaba. Uncovered pit A.

[ILLUSTRATION]

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Details

ID
HUMFA_Vol.25.p.1121
Alternate IDs
Vol.25.p.1121; HUMFA_Vol.25.p.1121
Department
Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Classification
Documentation-Expedition diary pages
Entry Date
03/10/1932; 03/11/1932
Title
Vol.25.p.1121
Credit Line
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition

Tombs and Monuments 10

Photos 1

Ancient People 1

Modern People 1