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 to the graves of their dead, the inscriptions on the maṣṭaba tombs and other monuments of the Ancient Empire also tell us the names of the chief festivals of the year, during which they were expected to present their offerings. On the sarcophagus of Khufu-ānkh (IVth Dynasty) the following festivals are mentioned--:

1. Festival of the New Year,

2. Festival of Thoth,  (19th day of Thoth). 3. Festival of the beginning of the year,

4. Festival of Uaḳ,  (17th or 18th day of Thoth). 5. Great Festival,  (4th of Mekhir). 6. Heat Festival,  (in the month of Mekhir). 7. Appearance of Menu Festival,  (30th day of Pashons). 8. Festival of Uaḥ-ākh,  (preparing the fire-altar). 9. Festival of Satch,

10. Festival of the beginning of the month,

11. Festival of the beginning of the half month,