The False Door of xZ.J at The Imhotep Museum, Saqqara

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Tourism Guidance

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This paper is a study of the false door of xz.j, discovered in 2003 during the excavations of the Gisr el-Mudir cemetery at Saqqara. Published for the first time, this false door comprehensively describes, the texts transcribed and translated, and the meaning of Khesi’s name and titles is discussed. The paleographical, orthographical, and artistic characteristics suggest that the false door dates it dates to the end of the Old Kingdom. The false door with registration number SQ.SCA.19408 is currently on display at the Imhotep Museum in Saqqara.

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