Archaeologists uncover 4,000-year-old tomb of Egyptian royal physician in Saqqara
Teti Neb Fu, a high-ranking physician during Pharaoh Pepi II's reign, held titles like Chief Dentist, Priest of Serket, and Director of Medicinal Plants.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A joint French-Swiss archaeological mission discovered a 4,000-year-old mudbrick mastaba tomb belonging to Teti Neb Fu, a royal physician from the reign of Pharaoh Pepi II, at the Saqqara archaeological site south of Cairo, where tombs of high-ranking officials are located, according to Asharq Al-Awsat.
The mastaba contains vivid inscriptions and drawings on its walls, revealing new aspects of daily life culture in the Old Kingdom, including cultural and medical aspects. Despite evidence of ancient looting, the tomb's walls remain intact, offering a rare glimpse into daily life and cultural practices during the Old Kingdom of Egypt, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
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Teti Neb Fu, a high-ranking physician during Pharaoh Pepi II's reign, held titles like Chief Dentist, Priest of Serket, and Director of Medicinal Plants.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A joint French-Swiss archaeological mission discovered a 4,000-year-old mudbrick mastaba tomb belonging to Teti Neb Fu, a royal physician from the reign of Pharaoh Pepi II, at the Saqqara archaeological site south of Cairo, where tombs of high-ranking officials are located, according to Asharq Al-Awsat.
The mastaba contains vivid inscriptions and drawings on its walls, revealing new aspects of daily life culture in the Old Kingdom, including cultural and medical aspects. Despite evidence of ancient looting, the tomb's walls remain intact, offering a rare glimpse into daily life and cultural practices during the Old Kingdom of Egypt, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
more............. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-836583
