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Seti I _Egypt

Details about King Seti I

  • 05 16, 2023

Details about King Seti I

Sethi I (or Sethos or Seti) is the second Pharaoh of the 19th dynasty. Manethon calls him Sethôs (Africanus, Eusebius, Flavius Josephus). He is the son of Ramses I and Queen Satre. According to specialists, it is at an age between 27 and 29 years that his father will associate him with the power as co-regent and let him lead the foreign affairs of the country. 

A few monuments and a fragment of a statue would attest to this proposal. At this time he bears several titles including those of: Prince regent, Mayor of Thebes, Vizier, General of the troops of tanks of the King (Charrerie), Commander of the troops and fortifications of the fortress of Tjarou. The latter two were functions that his father was performing before he took over. Some scholars consider him the true founder of the dynasty.

Séti does not take any special measures to increase the prosperity of Egypt. It strengthens the borders, makes new mines and quarries work, drills wells and reconstructs temples and shrines that had fallen into ruin or were damaged. He also continued the work undertaken by his father for the construction of the great hypostyle hall of the temple of Karnak, one of the most imposing monuments of Egyptian architecture.

Perhaps the most emblematic monument is the mortuary temple of Abydos, dedicated to Osiris and six other deities. It is indeed decorated with polychrome bas-reliefs of extreme delicacy that have preserved part of their original colors. Behind the temple stands a curious building that is said to be the cenotaph of Séti. The tomb of the pharaoh is the largest and best preserved in the whole Valley of the Kings.

Although his son Ramses II is more famous than he, many Egyptologists consider Seti I to be the greatest pharaoh of the 19th dynasty.

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Many monuments were created by Seti I, such as the mnemonium in Abydos, which was meant for worshipping multiple Gods. Additionally, he built the funerary temple of Qurna in Thebes and the Karnak-roofed lobby of columns. SETI also commanded the creation of the Flaminius obelisk, but he passed away before finishing its inscription. His son, Ramses II, completed the task, and the obelisk is currently situated in the People's Square in Rome.

The Pharaoh's crown in Egyptian culture holds great significance and symbolism. Different crowns were worn by Pharaohs at various times in ancient Egyptian history, and each had its own meaning and purpose. Here are some key aspects of the significance of Pharaoh's crowns in Egyptian culture:

Symbol of Authority: The crown worn by the Pharaoh symbolized their authority and divine right to rule Egypt. It conveyed their status as the earthly embodiment of the gods and their role as the supreme ruler of the land.

Connection to Deities: Each crown was associated with a specific deity or godly aspect. For example, the Double Crown (Pschent) represented the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt, while the White Crown (Hedjet) was linked to the goddess Nekhbet of Upper Egypt, and the Red Crown (Deshret) to the goddess Wadjet of Lower Egypt.

Geopolitical Significance: The choice of crown often had geopolitical implications. When a pharaoh wore the double crown, it signified the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under one rule. Conversely, wearing only the white crown or the red crown might indicate control over one of the two regions.

Periods of Reign: The type of crown a Pharaoh wore could vary during their reign to signify different stages of their rule or territorial conquests. This change in crowns could be depicted in art and hieroglyphs to convey specific messages.

Rituals and Ceremonies: Crowns were an integral part of important rituals and ceremonies in ancient Egypt. They were donned by the Pharaoh during religious events, coronations, and other significant occasions, reinforcing the Pharaoh's divine role.

Artistic Representation: In art and iconography, the pharaoh's crown was a common symbol used to identify the ruler. The specific design of the crown helped distinguish one pharaoh from another.

Legacy: The symbolism associated with Pharaoh's crowns has endured in modern Egyptian culture and is often seen in national emblems and symbols. For example, the Egyptian flag features the Eagle of Saladin (a symbol derived from the ancient Pharaonic crowns) as a reminder of Egypt's historical heritage.

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