Gordon Jelf and his Notes on the Work Conducted in the Theban Necropolis, 1909-1910

A previously unpublished notebook by Charles Gordon Jelf, detailing archaeological work conducted in the Theban Necropolis during the 1909-1910 season, sheds light on significant discoveries and methodologies of early 20th-century excavations. Jelf's meticulous records, now housed at the Griffith Institute, include details of unpublished excavations and finds, notably contributing to the rediscovery of the tombs of Kheruef (TT 192). This rare document provides invaluable insights into the collaborative efforts between Jelf and Arthur E. P. Weigall in compiling the Topographical Catalogue, offering a firsthand account of the period's archaeological practices and discoveries.

Kaczanowicz, M. (2020). Gordon Jelf and his Notes on the Work Conducted in the Theban Necropolis, 1909-1910. The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, 106(1-2), 37–58. https://doi.org/10.1177/0307513320966617