Mastaba of Ti
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TypeMastaba
Foundedc. 2400 BC
 Serdab at the Mastaba of Ti | |
 Interactive map of Mastaba of Ti | |
| Location | Badrashin, Giza, Egypt |
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| Coordinates | 29°52′38″N 31°12′42″E / 29.87722°N 31.21167°E |
| Type | Mastaba |
| History | |
| Founded | c. 2400 BC |
| Site notes | |
| Discovered | 1865 by Auguste Mariette |
The Mastaba of Ti is one of the most important archaeological sites of Saqqara. The mastaba was discovered by Auguste Mariette in 1865.[1]
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.
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