Bericht über die 2. und 3. Grabungskampagne in der Nekropole von Dra' Abu el-Naga/Theben-West

Archaeological excavations at the Necropolis of Dra' Abu el-Naga/Western Thebes, conducted between 1998 and 2002 by the German Institute of Archaeology (DAI) in collaboration with UCLA, uncovered significant insights into the reuse of tomb complexes during late Ramesside times. Notably, the study identified a chapel built by High Priest Ramsesnakht within the older tomb-complex K93.II, which was likely used for cult activities related to the Theban Triad and festival processions rather than as his burial site. The research analyzed architectural layouts, pottery phases (early 18th dynasty and late Ramesside), and artifacts such as decorated ivory inlays and a granite sarcophagus fragment, providing evidence linking K93.II to Amenhotep I. Additionally, intrusive 26th dynasty burials along the tomb walls were documented, revealing coffin ensembles of male and female individuals.

Polz, D. (2014). Bericht über die 2. und 3. Grabungskampagne in der Nekropole von Dra' Abu el-Naga/Theben-West. Heidelberg University Library. https://doi.org/10.11588/PROPYLAEUMDOK.00002182