Precision Granite Boxes in Mastaba of Vierphah. Two single-piece granite boxes discovered in mid-1970s by Czech Institute excavations led by Miroslav Verner Located in the mastaba of the Vierphah at Abusir One box contains a single-piece limestone liner inside the granite outer box
1970s discovery at Abusir mastaba: precision granite boxes found by Czechoslovak Institute under Miroslav Verner. One box has tightly-fitted limestone liner—insertion method unclear. Vandalized 2016-2024. 🪨
Key Facts
- Two single-piece granite boxes discovered in mid-1970s by Czech Institute excavations led by Miroslav Verner
- Located in the mastaba of the Vierphah at Abusir
- One box contains a single-piece limestone liner inside the granite outer box
- Limestone liner was tightly fitted - raises questions about how it was inserted
- Vandalism documented between 2016 and 2024 - lids smashed and boxes damaged
- These artifacts display characteristics of precision-made hardstone boxes
Related site: Abusir — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
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