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...
Butrint Butrint was originally a settlement of the Greek tribe of the Chaonians, it later became an important Greek city-state. During Roman control the city was expanded, and it became a prosperous town with a theater and other public buildings. Butrint is currently a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwestern Albania. Coordinates 39.745890,20.021995 Description Although the Butrint National Archaeological Park is larger, this article refers to the peninsula with the entrance by a Venetian Tower. Analysis Of the buildings there, the following are considered Roman: The Shrine of Shklepio, Butrint Ancient Theatre, Roman Bath, and Roman Forum. The theatre would be an amphitheater. The use of local stone and blocks are not in keeping with Roman builds, which included bricks and cement. This build is different from Roman amphitheatres, which would have a columned promenade. This is at 17° with the Amphitheatre at 73° towards the southwest. As the name ...