Tomb of Seti I The tomb of Seti I, also known as KV17, is located in the Valley of the Kings. The pharaoh Seti I died in 1279 BC. His tomb was discovered by the archaeologist and explorer Giovanni Belzoni in 1817. Coordinates 25.740031, 32.601998 Description Seti I had many buildings built, which included the Temple of Seti I in Abydos. The tomb KV17 consists of 17 chambers, corridors, and side rooms and is considered one of the largest. There is a well near the entrance of the tomb; the corridor descends into the tomb and is designed similarly to other tombs. Decorations are found throughout most of the tomb. The tomb and side chambers are on the level of the well, with a further corridor that ends in a room at a lower level. (The measurements used are given in official documents) Total area of tomb: 649.04 sq m / 2373 sq cubits Burial chamber width: 13.19 ft / 25.22 cubits Distance to burial chamber: 290 ft / 88.382 m / 169 cubits Distance to the end of the tomb: 570 ft / 173.74...
Rillaton Barrow Rillaton Barrow is a Bronze Age round barrow located in Cornwall. Archaeological finds from the site date it to 2300 BCE. Coordinates 50.521054,-4.455809 Description Rillaton Barrow comprises several large cut stones and a barrow that is currently blocked. The large stones do not form any shape, and other stones are scattered about as if they are offcuts, with a possible quarry a few hundred metres northwest. The barrow has a dip in front. This dip gives the appearance that part of it has been excavated or removed. Its appearance is similar to how T rethevy Quoit possibly appeared and was described as being covered. Analysis Rillaton Barrow could be linked to n earby Trethevy Quoit and The Pipers by date. Alignment suggests 2285 BCE, which is after construction ratios of 5.5 and 11 were used. These ratios are known to have been used by the ancient Egyptians, who are also thought to have altered other monuments using these ratios. Neolithic people are kno...