In the centre, view of the Tomb of Ibu. To the east (right) architectural remains of a tomb. Schiaparelli excavations.
Excavations near the tomb of Ibu, initial phases. Schiaparelli excavations.
Excavations near the tomb of Ibu, initial phases. Schiaparelli excavations.
Excavations near the tomb of Ibu, initial phases. Schiaparelli excavations.
Tomb of Ibu, view of the ascending processional way. In the top section (near the tomb entrance) a winch is visible. It was probably used to remove the stone sarcophagus (from the tomb). Schiaparelli excavations.
Tomb of Ibu photographed during excavations, view from the lower courtyard. Schiaparelli excavations.
Tomb of Ibu, view from the lower courtyard. In the top section (near the tomb entrance) a winch is visible. It was probably used to remove the stone sarcophagus (from the tomb). Schiaparelli excavations.
Tomb of Ibu, entrance to the first rock-cut chamber. Schiaparelli excavations.
Shot taken during the cleaning and removal of debris from the external upper court of Governor Ibu's tomb, with several workers (adults and children) facing the camera lens. Behind them, the entrance to the part of the tomb excavated in the mountain can be seen. Photo album, Schiaparelli Excavations
Excavations in a small depression just to the east (right) of the monumental tomb of Governor Ibu, not visible in this photo. In the upper right, behind the mountainside, the brick structures next to the tomb of Governor Wahka II can be seen. Photo album, Schiaparelli excavations.
Group of young Egyptian workers on the excavation at Qau el-Kebir, in the Tomb of Ibu. Schiaparelli excavations.