Temple of Seti I Helicopter hieroglyphs

The Temple of Seti I was constructed in memory of the 19th Dynasty and it was completed by his son, Ramessess II. Part of the plaster in the overhang has crumbled, revealing some interesting and unique hieroglyphics. They depicted strangely similar modern machines that caused eyebrows to raise wondering if Egyptians knew about modern technology.

Background

Pharaoh Seti I

Seti I was the son of Ramses I and Queen Sitre. He followed the footsteps of his father, which was to become a military man. While in the military, he earned multiple titles, like troop commander, vizier and head archer, and this made him to be considered a powerful man throughout Egypt.