Digital Giza | Khafre Boat Pits

ID: Khafre Boat Pits
Alternate IDs: KhafreBoatPits; Khafre Boat Pits
Site Name: Khafre Pyramid Complex
Site Dates: type: PorterMoss Date; date: Dynasty 4
Tomb Owner: Yes
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Remarks: Six boat pits are in area north and south of Khafre's mortuary temple. Two are north and parallel to the temple; one is north and perpendicular to the temple, two are south and parallel to the temple; one is south and perpendicular to the temple along east side of pyramid.