Tomb of Seti I
Tomb KV17, located in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, is the tomb of Pharaoh Seti I of the Nineteenth Dynasty. It is also known by the names "Belzoni's tomb", "the Tomb of Apis", and "the Tomb of Psammis, son of Nechois". It is one of the most decorated tombs in the valley, and is one of the largest and deepest tombs in the Valley of the Kings. It was uncovered by Italian archaeologist and explorer Giovanni Battista Belzoni on 16 October 1817.
| KV17 | |
|---|---|
| Burial site of Seti I | |
Interior of the tomb (upper pillared hall) | |
KV17 | |
| Coordinates | 25°44′23.3″N 32°36′06.8″E |
| Location | East Valley of the Kings |
| Discovered | 16 October 1817 |
| Excavated by | Giovanni Battista Belzoni |
| Decoration | Opening of the mouth ceremony, Book of Gates, Litany of Re, Book of the Dead, Amduat, Book of the Heavenly Cow |
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