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. 🪨
Precision Granite Boxes in Mastaba of Vierphah
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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
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Sources
[PDF] ABUSIR XIIIfundacionieae.es
6.3.1–2). A limestone lintel measuring 0.50 × 1.39 m was found in Layer. 1 at the north wall of Open Court 1, opposite to the entrance to. Chapel 1. The lintel ...
(PDF) M. Bárta, F. Coppens, H. Vymazalová et al. 2010. Abusir XIXacademia.edu
This report provides a detailed analysis of the Tomb of Hetepi (AS 20) and associated tombs (AS 33-35 and AS 50-53) from the Abusir archaeological site.
Preliminary report on Czechoslovak excavations in the Mastaba of ...onesearch.library.rice.edu
Preliminary report on Czechoslovak excavations in the Mastaba of Ptahshepses at Abusir / [Miroslav Verner and others] Available at LIBRARY SERVICE CENTER ...
An Unplundered Tomb | Discover Magazinediscovermagazine.com
Discover the untouched ancient Egyptian kings tombs at Abusir, revealing treasures like Iufaa's burial chamber and artifacts.
Full text of "Abusir V. The Cemeteries At Abusir South I"archive.org
XXX Va) A fragment of a limestone canopic jar, was found at a depth of 8 m. The fragment is 10 cm high, 6 cm wide and 1.4—2.1 cm in thickness, with a 2 cm high ...
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