The tenth report on the cemetery of Akhmin publishes the results of the clearing and recording of two small tombs (M51 and M52) and the large, undecorated tomb C8, which offerred interesting architectural features and probably belonged to an important official. Also included is a complete survey of the mountain and an index covering all ten volumes.
This volume gives a full description of two important tombs, both constructed by viziers of Unis. The tomb of Iynefert is published here for the first time in its full form and the volume includes a medical report on the complete skeletal remains of the owner which have recently been discovered in the burial chamber. The tomb of Ihy was reused by Princess Idut, and although the tomb has been published previously by Macramallah, all traces of the original owner have been omitted. The present report adds new important information on the tomb. Both tombs are extensively decorated and include scenes and inscriptions of great value.
The reigns of Teti and the early 6th-century dynasty represent a period which witnessed religious and administrative reforms, foreign activities and major artistic achievements. However, the excavations of the Teti cemetery are mostly incomplete or unrecorded. The excavations presented in this text aim both to excavate and publish the evidence from the site at Saqqara.
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