Tomb of Idu (photo)

The tomb of Idu, numbered G 7102 in the Eastern cemetery, lies to the east of the tomb of Qar and to the north of the much older mastaba of prince Kawab. Only a few remnants of the tomb’s masonry are preserved today above ground. Scene of the engaged statues positioned in the east wall of Idu’s tomb. Between each statue there is one column of hieroglyphic inscription; for example, between statues 2 and 3 is written: “tenant farmer of the pyramid Men-nefer-Pepy, king’s letter scribe in the presence, the well provided Idu.” And between statues 3 and 4: “he who is at the head the king, king’s letter scribe in the presence, overseer of the meret-serfs, the well provided Idu.” Clearly shown on the right is the hieroglyphic inscription between statues 5 and 6: “inspector of the web-priests of the pyramid Akhet-Khufu, king’s letter scribe, overseer of the meret-serfs Idu.