This mastaba has NO entrance passage! Flinders Petrie had to tunnel from the middle to reach it. The plugged passage dead ends — dummy architecture, not functional.
Mastaba 17 built without entrance for deceased occupant
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Key facts
- Mastaba 17 has no entrance passage constructed to reach its chambers
- The substructure was sunk into bedrock pit and covered with superstructure
- Flinders Petrie excavated by tunneling from the middle 48 ft deep
- Two passages lead to dead ends and appear superfluous to security
- Rounded corners on doorways were cut after building, purpose unclear
- The plugs are dummy architecture that don't secure an entrance
Sources
isida-project.ucoz.com
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independent.academia.edu
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