Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
The Cemetery GIS is a significant necropolis located on the Giza Plateau, south of Khufu's pyramid. It is known for its collection of stone mastabas, which primarily date back to the reign of Menkaure, a pharaoh of the 4th Dynasty, around 2490 BCE. The cemetery is thought to have been constructed following the mastaba G 7070 of Sneferukhaf and possibly extended into Khafre's reign. The presence of granite powder suggests ties to the dressing of the second pyramid at Giza. Additionally, some mastabas in the cemetery were constructed as late as the 6th Dynasty, indicating continued use and importance. Notable burials include royal and noble individuals such as Khaemnefert, Khufudjedef, and Niankhre, highlighting its prominence as a burial site for significant figures of the period.
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