Mastaba of Ti

The Mastaba of Ti is one of the most important archaeological sites of Saqqara. The mastaba was discovered by Auguste Mariette.^[1]

Mastaba of Ti
Serdab at the Mastaba of Ti
Coordinates	29°52′38″N 31°12′42″E
Constructed	Fifth Dynasty
Type	Mastaba

The mastaba contains two serdabs.^[2] The walls of the tomb show various scenes of everyday life.

Ti (also spelled Ty) was a senior official and royal architect in the Fifth Dynasty who served under several kings.^[3] He oversaw the sun temples of Neferirkare and Niuserre.^[4] His wife was Neferhetepes.

Floor plan of the Mastaba of Ti

Gallery

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  Depiction of ceramic production in the Old Kingdom
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  Boat building
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  Hippopotami hunting scene
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  Electric catfish (center) in bas-relief^[5]