The Tomb of Dedi, Superior of Inspector Merer (Pap. Jarf D) (?)and Two Other New Discovered Old Kingdom Tombs at Giza

A rare link between ancient Egyptian written records and burial sites has been uncovered with the discovery of three previously unknown mastabas at Giza's Western Field, part of Khufu’s pyramid complex. The tomb of Dedi (GM 1727) stands out for its potential identification with a scribe mentioned in the Wadi el-Jarf papyri, who played a crucial role in transporting limestone blocks for the Great Pyramid. This makes Dedi the first known scribe in Egyptian history whose both written work and burial site have been identified, offering unprecedented insights into Old Kingdom administration and labor organization. The study employs archaeological analysis of tomb inscriptions and papyrus records to establish this connection.

Hawass, Z. (2025). The Tomb of Dedi, Superior of Inspector Merer (Pap. Jarf D) (?)and Two Other New Discovered Old Kingdom Tombs at Giza. Bulletin de l’Institut Français d’Archéologie Orientale, 125, 235–247. https://doi.org/10.4000/148rq