[416] Remains of larger and lesser pyramids. West side.
- Petrie MSS 5.5.04c [upper right]
- Stuk
- 1881-1882
Abu Rawash (Abû Rawâsh). Pyramid complex of Radjedef (Razedef). General view.
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[416] Remains of larger and lesser pyramids. West side.
Abu Rawash (Abû Rawâsh). Pyramid complex of Radjedef (Razedef). General view.
Notes on the pyramid of Abu Roash
Abu Rawash (Abû Rawâsh). Pyramid of Radjedef (Razedef).
Notes read:
'The pyramid of Abu Roash is perhaps before the fourth dynasty. Its builder was Ramen... [<-N5-mn-//->], probably one of the earlier unclassed Menkara kings, as Menkara of the fourth is known already at Gizeh, the third pyramid being his. the bit of cartouche I found on a scrap of a diorite statue(?) which lay among the chips of granite sarcophagus, &c, just before the doorway. That the pyramid was finished is clear by the finding of traces of sarcophagus & statue, and by the large heaps of chips of worked granite left around it, from cutting the granite casing to pieces at a later time.
The lining of the rock-hewn passage and chamber was torn out 40 or 50 years ago: the chamber, now 30x70 ft, would be narrowed by lining enough to be roofed by slanting slabs [drawing] as usual. That there was granite in part of the inside is shewn by the large heaps of chips reaching some way in front of the entrance.'
[58] Pyramid of Medum, N. end of W. side.
Meidum (Maidum). Pyramid of Sneferu (Snefru; Snofru).
Caption reads:
'Pyramid of Medum, N. end of W. side.
Shewing where a lower step joined the body.'
[66] Outer brickwork of tomb of Nefermat Medum.
Meidum (Maidum). Tomb of Nefermaat (Nefermaet).
Caption reads:
'Outer brickwork of tomb of Nefermat [F35*(U1:a):Aa11:t] Medum.
Shewing panelled or pilastered face outside the tomb,
and a court inside, both covered with white stucco.
The passage up to the stone door in stuccoed & painted.'
[67] Tomb of Atetwife of Nefermat Medum.
Meidum (Maidum). Tomb of Itet, wife of Nefermaat (Nefermaet).
Caption reads:
'Tomb of Atet [i-t:t] wife of Nefermat [F35*(U1:a):Aa11:t] Medum.
Smashed by Arabs in 1881. 3rd dyn.'
[60] "False door" of stone, seen in No 66.
Meidum (Maidum). Tomb of Nefermaat (Nefermaet). View showing Facade and Hall.
Caption reads:
'"False door" of stone, seen in No 66.
On the larger figures is seen the method of sinking holes in the
stone, to give a firmer hold to the inlaying of colored plaster
which is now removed.'
[63] S. side of "false door" recess, & part of back.
Meidum (Maidum). Tomb of Nefermaat (Nefermaet). Hall.
Caption reads:
'S. side of "false door" recess, & part of back.
Nefermat standing; his daughter (or wife?) Nub [n:S12:b]
clasping his knee.'
[381] The nine pyramids of Gizeh, from 1 mile South.
Giza (Gîza). Pyramid Field. View of pyramids.
Caption reads:
'The nine pyramids of Gizeh, from 1 mile South.'
There are also labelled 1st, 2nd and 3rd enclosures and 'three small' twice.
[388] The great Pyramid, from the West.
Giza (Gîza). Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops).
[354] The top of the Great Pyramid.
Giza (Gîza). Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops).
Caption reads:
'The top of the Great Pyramid.
from the wady. North West of the pyramids.'
[556] North West corner socket of the Great Pyramid.
Giza (Gîza). Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops).
Caption reads:
'North West corner socket of the Great Pyramid.
The block of stone fallen down on the socket, often called
a "corner stone", had no connection with it originally.'
[557] Edge of rock cutting for bed of pavement of Great Pyramid.
Giza (Gîza). Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops).
Caption reads:
'Edge of rock cutting for bed of pavement
of Great Pyramid.
at N.N.W. side.'
[558] Front view of casing of Great Pyramid.
Giza (Gîza). Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops).
[559] Heaps of masons chips on North side of pyramid cliff.
Giza (Gîza).
Caption reads:
'Heaps of masons chips on North side of pyramid cliff.
Stratified at the angle of rest as they were thrown over.
From these strata I recovered potsherds of 4th dyn.'
Giza (Gîza). Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops).
[325] Outer end of E.N.E. "azimuth trench".
Giza (Gîza). Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops).
Caption reads:
'Outer end of E.N.E. "azimuth trench".
To shew straightness of North side. Gizeh.'
The rod is also labelled 'rod divided in 10 inches'.
[5] South end of Trial passages. Gizeh.
Giza (Gîza). Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops).
[47] Trench at N.E. corner of Gt Pyramid.
Giza (Gîza). Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops).
Caption reads:
'Trench at N.E. corner of Gt Pyramid.
viewed from high up on the pyramid.'
The following are also labelled: 'shadow of pyramid', 'Trench', 'corner of Pyramid', and 'Arabs'.
[50] Method of dressing down rock surface.
Giza (Gîza). Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops).
Caption reads:
'Method of dressing down rock surface.
left unfinished. N.E. of Great Pyramid.'
There are also the following labels: 'small pyramids', '100 inch rods crossing.' and 'Great Pyramid.'.
[51] Trench at N.E. corner of Great Pyramid
Giza (Gîza). Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops).
Caption reads:
'Trench at N.E. corner of Great Pyramid = (No 47)
really continuous, but not cleared in middle, to preserve a road
Sunshine on side shewing working & flatness.'
[401] Second Pyramid from top of third.
Giza (Gîza). Pyramid of Khafra (Khafre; Khephren).
Caption reads:
'Second Pyramid from top of third.'
Also arrow pointing to 'wall of rock excavation'.
[363] Retaining wall of stones mud plastered
Giza (Gîza). Pyramid of Khafra (Khafre; Khephren).
Caption reads:
'Retaining wall of stones mud plastered
in heaps of chips from excavating tombs, N. of 2nd pyramid'
[12] Desert W. of Gt. Pyramid.
Giza (Gîza).
Caption reads:
'Desert W. of Gt. Pyramid.'
Also label for 'Part of masons barracks of 2nd pyramid'.
[397-8] Temple and causeway of third pyramid
Giza (Gîza). Pyramid Complex of Menkaure (Menkaura; Mykerinos).
Caption reads:
'Temple and causeway of third pyramid,
from top of pyramid.
Shewing also the distant causeway beyond the hill to
be not in a line with the pyramid causeway.'
[549] Inside of tomb in rock, E. of Great Pyramid.
Giza (Gîza). East field, tomb G 7721, Kakherptah, view of rock-cut statues of tomb-owner.
Caption reads:
'Inside of tomb in rock, E. of great Pyramid.
This tomb contains 24 relief statues in all.'
[550] Inside of tomb E. of pyramid.
Giza (Gîza). East field, tomb G 7721, Kakherptah, view of rock-cut statues of tomb-owner.
Caption reads:
'Inside of tomb E. of pyramid.
see 549.'
[390] Tomb with many air holes.
Giza (Gîza). West Field.
Caption reads:
'Tomb with many air holes.
W. of Gt Pyramid.'
[393] Tomb of Xemten, S.W. of Gt Pyramid
Giza (Gîza). West Field, tomb G 5210, Khemetnu (Khemtnu).
Caption reads:
'Tomb of Xemten, S.W. of Gt Pyramid
one of the few remains with name of [<-W9-E11-x-w-f->]'
Also labels for 'block 396', 'door 395' and 'door 394'.
[396] Block with name & titles of Xemten
Giza (Gîza). West Field, tomb G 5210, Khemetnu (Khemtnu).
Caption reads:
'Block with name and titles of Xemten [x:mt:t:n], and cartouches
of [<-W9-E11-x-w-f->]. After this was graved, it was rejected,
rebuilt in upside down & face inwards, and a wider-
-spread inscription put on the out side.'
[362] Women carrying produce from the farms of Semnefer.
Giza (Gîza). West Field, tomb G 5170, Seshemnufer [III].