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The Tomb of Seti I

The Tomb of Seti I. By Ashley Ramsey. Life of Seti I (died 1279 BC). 2 nd Pharaoh of the 19 th Dynasty Father of Ramses II (Ramses the Great) Role in reestablishing order and sovereignty Mummy and potential causes of death Tomb discovered in 1817.

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The Tomb of Seti I

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  1. The Tomb of Seti I By Ashley Ramsey

  2. Life of Seti I (died 1279 BC) • 2nd Pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty • Father of Ramses II (Ramses the Great) • Role in reestablishing order and sovereignty • Mummy and potential causes of death • Tomb discovered in 1817

  3. Giovanni Battista Belzoni (1778-1823) • Italian circus performer (strongman) • Traveled to Egypt in 1812 • Numerous accomplishments in “archaeology” • Tarnished Reputation • Discovery of Tomb of Seti I

  4. Tomb of Seti I • Largest and most complete of all VOK tombs • Complex offset structure • 1st tomb completely covered in decorations

  5. “Mysterious Tunnel” • Discovered by Belzoni with the discovery of the tomb • Excavated twice in the past • Current excavations by ZahiHawass • Mystery of what lies beyond the tunnel

  6. What Others are Doing… Tombs Mummies • Facilitators carry flashlight for tomb feel • Point out tomb construction and art, tying into Egyptian culture as a whole • Lead kids on “scavenger hunt”– looking for clues about who’s tomb, etc. • Repro mummies to teach general process, science, etc. • Use of human mummies to show how they are scientifically studied • Perfume smelling • A lot of games and non-educational activities

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