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 / 29.87722°N 31.21167°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.
Gallery
Depiction of ceramic production in the Old Kingdom
Boat building
Hippopotami hunting scene![Electric catfish (center) in bas-relief[5]](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Electric_catfish_in_Mastaba_of_Ti_bas-relief_detail.jpg/200px-Electric_catfish_in_Mastaba_of_Ti_bas-relief_detail.jpg)
Electric catfish (center) in bas-relief[5]
![Electric catfish (center) in bas-relief[5]](https://www.search.com.vn/wiki/en/File:Electric_catfish_in_Mastaba_of_Ti_bas-relief_detail.jpg)
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