Digital Giza | G 8530

ID: G 8530
Alternate IDs: G8530; G 8530
Site Name: Central Field (Hassan)
Site Type: Stone-built mastaba
Site Dates: type: PorterMoss Date; date: Late Dynasty 4 or Dynasty 5
Tomb Owner: Yes
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Remarks: Mastaba built northwest of G 8536 (Kar), northeast of G 8514 (Neferkhuu & Kaaper) and west of G 8522 (Kakaiankh). Excavated in 1934-1935 by Hassan.