Several elements in the seventh, westernmost chamber give the impression that it is monstrous. Furthermore, the light from the tripods immediately outside the chamber, beaming through the "blood-tinted glass," was horrible to say the least. It caused the courtiers' visage to become "wild" and nearly unnatural. Also, the bodies of some of those who had been slain here were completely covered with wounds. The appearance of this chamber is made more hideous by the fact that it was probably used as a prison before it was occupied by the mummy of Pharaoh Sesostris. As you will see by reading about it in our article on the King's Chamber, this part of the palace was built like a fortress. The walls are thick and an outer wall with towers stood at each corner of the complex. There were also several smaller forts near the main palace where Egyptian soldiers could take refuge if the need arose. Those who were imprisoned here would have had little comfort or protection during the night when the palace was invaded by evil spirits searching for fresh victims. It is also important to remember that ancient Egyptians believed that death was not the end but rather a new beginning; they looked upon burial as a necessary step toward eternal life. So in a way we can say that this chamber reminds us that death was once again rejected and the body taken away so that it could start another life as an immortal soul.