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Tomb of Seti I

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...

Pella

Pella Pella is an ancient city located in  Central Macedonia, Greece , which is best known as the historical capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon and the birthplace of  Alexander the Great . Currently, the area is being excavated so that it can open for the public in 2021. On site, there is the Pella Archaeological Park , Museum, and Ancient Agora of Pella . The Ancient Agora of Pella is the largest building on site with a measurement near 243m (800ft) at an angle of 2°. Most buildings partly buried also follow this alignment with a few at 5°, although if the part buried side isn't included, then the measurement would be 210m (689ft). Coordinates 40.756672,22.518959 Measurements The 2° angle of most buildings equates in years as 695 ad but is past maximum tilt, so it could mean it would align east/west in the year 3275. 695, if used as feet is 6ft difference from 689 feet (a distance of 2m), it is possible that either the measurement is...