Mastaba of Princess Seshseshet Idut

Within the vast necropolis of Saqqara, amidst the giant pyramids of the pharaohs, more modest yet equally valuable monuments also capture attention. One such hidden treasure is the tomb (mastaba) of Princess Seshseshet Idut. This small but significant noble`s tomb from the Old Kingdom holds its greatest value in its magnificently preserved polychrome (colored) bas-reliefs, which tell the story of an aristocrat`s eternal life.