Moments of excavations in the mountain

View of excavation works on the mountain (from original label from Schiaparelli's photos with different directions but the same subject). Schiaparelli excavations.

View of excavation works on the mountain (original label from Schiaparelli). Schiaparelli excavations.

Entrances to rock-cut tombs (from original label). On the right, the entrance to the tomb of Kai-khent (A3), now covered with a concrete structure. In the centre, the entrance to the tomb of Kai-khent (A2). On the left, the entrance to the tomb of Djefai-ded (A1). Schiaparelli excavations.

Excavations and view of the mountain near the rock-cut tombs of Hammamiya, where several tombs dated to the Old Kingdom were excavated. Schiaparelli excavations.