At this funeral researchers managed to find a secret tunnel. Dr.hawass believe that the tunnel construction began in the reign of the pharaoh's 15-year (1294-1279 sm), but after a tomb on top of that is complete. Work was stopped when Seti I die.
Tomb of pharaoh Seti I, which is located in the valley of the kings, was first found by an archaeologist Giovanni belzoni in 1817.
dr.hawass that the team finally managed to completely dig tunnels Seti I, who had to stop after 174 meters. During the excavation team found many fragments of pottery dating shabtis and the dynasty-18 (1569-1315 sm), cartouches limestone of Seti I, and the model of a small boat made of faience. When the stairs were cleaned team found that three of the steps are decorated with red graffiti.
When Dr. Hawass said the team has reached the 136 meters, which was partially excavated by Abdel-rasoul worker, the worker was surprised to uncover a large part down. When the - 25.60 meters long and 2.6 meters wide - was released, a 54 step staircase down to light.
dr.hawass that the team finally managed to completely dig tunnels Seti I, who had to stop after 174 meters. During the excavation team found many fragments of pottery dating shabtis and the dynasty-18 (1569-1315 sm), cartouches limestone of Seti I, and the model of a small boat made of faience. When the stairs were cleaned team found that three of the steps are decorated with red graffiti.
When Dr. Hawass said the team has reached the 136 meters, which was partially excavated by Abdel-rasoul worker, the worker was surprised to uncover a large part down. When the - 25.60 meters long and 2.6 meters wide - was released, a 54 step staircase down to light.
first pillared room
the burial chamber
the burial crypt
antechamber
the crypt's side chamber
Title: The discovery of a secret tunnel beneath the tomb of Pharaoh Seti I in Egypt
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The discovery of a secret tunnel beneath the tomb of Pharaoh Seti I in Egypt
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The discovery of a secret tunnel beneath the tomb of Pharaoh Seti I in Egypt
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