Mastaba of Kaninisut, Ancient burial structure in Giza, Egypt.
The rectangular mastaba measures 24 meters in length and 10.2 meters in width, containing a 17-meter vertical shaft leading to a rock-hewn chamber.
Dating from 2475-2440 BC during the Fourth Dynasty, this mastaba belonged to Kaninisut, a state official who held titles including Sole Friend and King's Beloved Son.
The white limestone walls display raised reliefs depicting offerings, funerary rituals, and scenes of Kaninisut engaging in ceremonial dining at an offering table.
The cult chamber of this tomb structure now resides in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, where visitors can examine the ancient Egyptian architecture.
The reliefs show Kaninisut as a merchant overseeing Nile shipments, indicating his administrative roles across regions including Dep and El-Kab.
GPS coordinates: 29.97997,31.13134
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:42
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