Saqqara 2012 and 2015: inscriptions

Abstract

Numerous fragments of decorated limestone blocks attributed to the funerary chapel of the God’s Sealer Ikhi/Mery were found during the 2012 and 2015 seasons of Polish excavations in Saqqara. A theoretical reconstruction of the tomb facade is proposed based on the finds and some peculiarities of the decoration are discussed.

Keywords

• Saqqara
• Old Kingdom
• funerary architecture
• relief