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saqqara 2008–2009
saqqara 2008–2009

Author(s): Zbigniew Godziejewski, Karol Myśliwiec
Subject(s): Archaeology
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: West Saqqara; Old Kingdom; shaft tombs; sarcophagus; conservation; body cover, gypsum mask; metal conservation

Summary/Abstract: The objective of the campaign was to complete the exploration, clearing and documentation of archaeological structures uncovered on the site adjoining the west side of the enclosure wall of the Netjerykhet pyramid in preparation for the publication of the next two volumes in the Saqqara series. Shaft 113 proved to be of particular importance, the burial chamber containing an unfinished limestone sarcophagus and lid as left by the excavators of the ancient tomb. The scope of conservation work carried out on site and in site storage is presented in the appendix (including a unique body cover).

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: XXI
  • Page Range: 157-174
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: English