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...
Drizzlecombe Drizzlecombe or Thrushelcombe is an area of Dartmoor in the county of Devon, England, containing a number of Bronze Age stone rows , cairns , and menhirs . Within 1 or 2 kilometres of the area are the Yellowmead Stone Circles , Ringmoor Stone Row and Cairn Circle , Brisworthy Stone Circle , Great Trowlesworthy Tor , Ditsworthy Warren House , Gutter Tor , Eylesbarrow mine , and Down Tor Stone Circle . Coordinates 50.485230,-3.985958. Description Drizzlecombe itself is very similar to Asseycombe stone rows ; there is a long row of stones that follow a straighter line than Asseycom be, with a prominent stone at either end and a circular feature. The stones are angled at 43° towards the southwest. In this area of Dartmoor, there are other monuments and buildings, such as Down Tor Stone Circle, Shavercombe Falls , Eylesbarrow mine, Yellowmead Stone Circles, and Gutter Tor. Down Tor Stone Circle is simila r to Drizzlecombe and Asse ycombe. Analysis The stones are ...