Tomb of Seti I (KV17), Valley of the Kings. (part 1) "The tomb of Sety I is one of the longest, deepest, and most beautifully decorated tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Sety I (c.1294–1279 BC) was the second king of the Nineteenth Dynasty, and father of Ramesses II (the Great). His tomb, number 17 in the Valley of the Kings, is sometimes called “Belzoni’s tomb” after its discoverer. Like the other tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the tomb of Sety I is decorated with various funerary texts, the

The Mummy of Seti I… When Mummification Defied Time The mummy of Pharaoh Seti I is considered one of the finest and best-preserved mummies in ancient Egyptian history. Its level of preservation is so extraordinary that it often appears almost lifelike — as if the king is merely resting, not deceased for over 3,000 years. The facial features remain remarkably clear, the skin retains its texture, and the body shows an exceptional state of preservation that continues to astonish scientists and rese