Archaeological excavation of the mastaba of Queen Khentkaus III (Tomb AC 30) in Abusir

Abstract

The article deals with the results - and their interpretation - of the archaeological research of Tomb AC 30 in central Abusir. The mastaba probably belonged to not-yet-known Queen and Mother of the King, Khentkaus III.

Keywords

• Abusir
• ancient Egypt
• queen
• Khentkaus III
• royal family
• 5th Dynasty
• mastaba
• pottery
• copper implements