Abusir XII
Subtitle: minor tombs in the royal necropolis I : (the Mastabas of Nebtyemneferes and Nakhtsare, Pyramid Complex Lepsius no. 24 and Tomb Complex Lepsius no. 25)
By: Jaromir Krejčí, Vivienne G. Callender, Miroslav Verner ; with contributions by Victor Černý ... [et al.].
Contributors: Callender, Vivienne G.; Verner, Miroslav; Černý, Viktor
Series: Excavations of the Czech Institute of Egyptology; Excavations of the Czech Institute of Egyptology
Publisher: Czech Institute of Egyptology
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Prague
Language: eng
Number of pages: 284
ISBN-13: 9788073081812
Subjects: Excavations (Archaeology); Tombs; Antiquities
Other titles: Abusir 12; Minor tombs in the royal necropolis I
Description: This monograph presents a report on the results of the archaeological excavations of the Czech Institute of Egyptology undertaken from 1987 until 2004 and held in the area of the Abusir minor tombs clustered around the tombs of the 5th Dynasty kings. The first chapter is devoted to the excavation and description of the mastaba of Nebtyemneferes, a rather enigmatic identity probably a princess who was buried among the tombs of the members of the royal family in the southern part of the Abusir pyramid necropolis. The tomb includes common features of Abusir tombs of the period.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.