Mastaba of Neferherenptah

Neferherenptah was a barber in the royal palace with the title ' Overseer of Hairdressers of the Great House'. He was the father of a judge and scribe called Ptahshepses. The Mastaba of Neferherenptah was found among a group of rock-cut tombs on the southern side of the causeway of Unas at Saqqara. It was first discovered during excavations of this section by Ahmed Moussa between 1964 and 1972. It is famously known as 'the Bird Tomb'. It is a rock-cut tomb whose owner lived in the Fifth Dynasty. It comprises a single chamber, with its entrance facing north. One can enter the tomb through a modern staircase leading from the causeway. Although it was unfinished, its decoration includes interesting examples of sketched paintings and some fine completed reliefs. On the walls of this tomb, t...Read More