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Translation of Papyrus #28, Batch #7, Site A
Translation by Dr. Sarah Mercer
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| Ehab and others went into (the gallery) today. Before, more stones were cut to finish the casing of the tomb. The rock given [to us] is white and smooth and large cube[-shaped]. Too big for one worker to carry. When Ehab visits with Zahi soon at the quarry, the source of these stones will be (learned, found). Imhotep is as wise as said when Ehab sees the stones. When Imhotep speaks all workers listen and [give] respect. The word comes straight from Pharaoh who is honored with this great tomb. | ||||
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Soon after the appearance of the lights the workers are allowed back into the pyramid. Ehab avoids the subject until later papyri. There is no clear indicator of the frequency of these writings. Does Ehab write one per day? One each week? Only some writings are dated. I believe Zahi to be a friend or relative of Ehab. Perhaps another cutter who works at a quarry. Imhotep is the master architect who designed the Giza site. His name is featured prominently inside the pyramids. But he obviously is not telling his workers everything.
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