KOM KHELWA

Modern name for a site in the northwestFayumnear Medinet Madi. It is the site of aMiddle Kingdomcemetery that includes the tomb of Wadjet, governor of the Fayum during Dynasty 12. It was surveyed by an Italian expedition in 1981 and excavations commenced in 1991.

See also Bacchias; Deir el-Naqlun; Gurob; Harageh; Hawara; Karanis; Kom Talit; Lahun; Lisht; Medinet Madi; Soknopaiou Nesos; Tebtunis.