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A History of the Giza Necropolis III, Unpublished 1942 Manuscript, Appendix L: Cemetery G 2000: Part 1: G 2001–G 2087, page 138

*The original, paper version of this page in “Appendix L: Cemetery G 2000: Part 1: G 2001–G 2087” can be found in archival box L11 in the Egyptian Section archives of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Details

  • Classification
    Documentation-Unpublished manuscripts
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date
    about 1934—1942
  • Author
    George Andrew Reisner, American, 1867–1942
  • Mentioned on page
    Karesy (G 2043)
    Minnefer (in G 2043)

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 2043

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

People 3

Ancient People

  • Karesy (G 2043)

    • Type Mentioned on page
    • Remarks Owner of G 2043. False door (south false door) inscribed for Karesy; in situ in G 2043. Limestone lintel inscribed for Karesy, identified as [rx nswt sHD xntjw-S pr-aA] royal acquaintance, inspector of the palace attendants of the Great House; found reused as roofing in G 2043 X (possibly originally from above false door).

  • Minnefer (in G 2043)

    • Type Mentioned on page
    • Remarks Son ([sA=f] his son) of Karesy (owner of G 2043). Appears on limestone lintel inscribed for Karesy (standing behind his parents), identified as [xntj-S] palace attendant; found reused as roofing in G 2043 X (possibly originally from above south false door).

Modern People

  • George Andrew Reisner

    • Type Author
    • Nationality & Dates American, 1867–1942
    • Remarks Egyptologist, archaeologist; Referred to as "the doctor" and "mudir" (Arabic for "director") in the excavation records. Nationality and life dates from Who was Who in Egyptology.