Pasure: Semerkhet's burial site was excavated in 1899 by archaeologist and Egyptologist Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie at Abydos and is known as "Tomb U". While excavating, Petrie found no stairs as he did at the necropolis of Den and Adjib. He found a ramp, four metres wide and leading straight into the main chamber. The ramp starts approximately ten metres east outside the tomb and has a base slope of 12°. Inside the tomb the ramp shows irregular graduations. Petrie was also confused by the small number of clay seals. Only 17 seals were found. For archaeologists and Egyptologists, the complete arrangement of the burial site suggests that the builders were pressed for time. When archaeologists and Egyptologists, the complete arrangement of the burial site suggests that the builders were pressed for time. When archaeologists and Egyptologists, the complete arrangement of the burial site suggests that the builders were pressed for time. When archaeologists and Egyptologists, the complete arrangement of the burial site suggests that the builders were press
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