Multiple granite boxes discovered in chambers beneath the Black Pyramid at Dashur. One has palace facade decoration matching Saqqara examples, while another in the Queen's apartments is missing its sliding lid. They feature sliding lids designed to be removed and replaced, carved "eyes" typical of sarcophagi, and human bones were found inside at least one. Some boxes show evidence of renovation and reuse over time. ⚱️🪨
Granite Boxes with Sliding Lids Found in Queen's and King's Apartments
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📍 Black Pyramid of Dashur
Key facts
- Multiple granite boxes found in chambers beneath the pyramid
- First box examined features palace facade decoration identical to Saqqara
- Boxes have sliding lids designed to be removed and replaced
- Some boxes show evidence of renovation, reuse, and repurposing
- Carved 'eyes' on boxes common on actual sarcophagi
- Human bones found inside at least one box
- Second box in Queen's apartments missing sliding lid and full decorations
- Third box has decorated base similar to Saqqara style
Sources
The Serapeum Of Saqqara - The Ancient Connectiontheancientconnection.com
The Great Gallery was in fact occupied by 24 large black granite boxes. These were of much larger proportions than the other wooden sarcophagi found in the rest ...
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