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...
Asseycombe Stone Rows Asseycombe stone rows are located in Fernworthy Forest, Dartmoor . As the name suggests , Asseycombe consists of two rows of upright stones and is c onsidered Neolithic to Late Bronze Age in age and construction. The site was considered as restored in the 1890s. Coordinates 50.628108,-3.894515 Description There are a number of measurements for Asseycombe stone rows, but they averag e 120 metres long and 1.6 metres wide. They are made up of large stones, about 2 metres tall; medium stones, about 1 metre tall; and small stones, which are just visible above the surface. The stones are angled at 30° towards the southwest. In this area of Dartmoor , there are other monuments and buildings like Fernworthy Stone Circle , Scorhill Stone Circle , Grimspound , and Bennett's Cross . This area of Dartmoor is currently used as a managed forest. Analysis The stones are angled at 30° towards the southwest, and the elevation of the area is about 420 metres. T...