Agroup of four tombs aligned along the north–south axis is located to the south and east of the mortuary temple of King Raneferef in the southern part of central Abusir and has been named the Nakhtsare cemetery. The results of the... more
Agroup of four tombs aligned along the north–south axis is located to the south and east of the mortuary temple of King Raneferef in the southern part of central Abusir and has been named the Nakhtsare cemetery. The results of the archaeological excavations of these much destroyed mastabas (excavated 1994–2016) represent an important supplement to our understanding of the development of the Abusir Royal Necropolis. Following the completion of the archaeological research, it is time to make an interim report on the group of these mastabas.
The Czech excavations at Abusir South in 2012 brought to light a late 5th Dynasty complex that belonged to relatives of princess Sheretnebty. The paper will deal with a part of yet unpublished assemblage from burial chamber of the rock... more
The Czech excavations at Abusir South in 2012 brought to light a late 5th Dynasty complex that belonged to relatives of princess Sheretnebty. The paper will deal with a part of yet unpublished assemblage from burial chamber of the rock tomb AS68d, shaft 2. The assemblage contained limestone canopic jars, wooden model ships and a set of copper model tools found inside a bowl. The skeleton was determined as the remains of old woman. The burial chamber probably belonged to Neferhathor, the spouse of the tomb owner, overseer of the scribes of the crews Nefer. The set contains complete tools and fragments of model axes, chisels, adzes and saw blades. Model tools symbolized real artisan tools made of a rare and expensive material: copper. However, most important is the issue of gender: connection of artisan tools with the burials of women. Copper model tool sets found in Old Kingdom female burials belonged to the members of the royal family (queens, princesses) or wives of the high officials of the royal administration. The social and economic context of copper model tools in Old Kingdom female burials will be explored.
