The tomb of Meresankh III, situated beneath her mother Hetepheres II’s resting place, is a testament to her lineage as Khufu’s daughter and her marriages to both King Jedefre and King Khafre. Dating back to the late 4th Dynasty, this site features a modest, deteriorated chapel and a niche with inscriptions. Below the chapel lies an expansive, subterranean, rock-carved tomb with three chambers. The entrance proudly displays her name and titles, likely dating back to Shepseskaf’s era. Notably, the tomb provides insights into the mummification timeline post-mortem. Inside, the walls are adorned with scenes of sculptors and metalsmiths at work, and Meresankh III is depicted holding a lotus flower. The tomb also houses three rows of figures: offering bearers, dignitaries, and mortuary priests. The false door, nearly facing the main entrance, portrays Meresankh III dining, while the central pillar bears the offering inscription. Additionally, the tomb features Meresankh III and Hetepheres II aboard a papyrus boat, with other scenes depicting mat weaving, caged birds, livestock herding, and sailors skirmishing—common imagery in Old Kingdom sepulchers.

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The tomb of Meresankh III, located near the Great Pyramid, is a grand mastaba belonging to the wife of Khafre and granddaughter of Khufu.

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