US EditionMastaba Tomb of Teti Neb Fu discovered in the Saqqara region
- A 4,000-year-old mastaba tomb belonging to Teti Neb Fu was discovered in the Saqqara region, revealing insights into ancient Egyptian culture and medicine.
- The tomb features intricate carvings, a stone sarcophagus, and inscriptions detailing Teti Neb Fu's titles and duties as a royal physician.
- Despite signs of ancient looting, the tomb's walls remain intact, providing a rare glimpse into daily life during the Old Kingdom of Egypt.
- Dr. Philippe Collombert stated that the excavation is part of an ongoing study of the Saqqara area, known for its historical significance.
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A joint French-Swiss archaeological mission has discovered in Saqqara the tomb of a royal physician named 'Teti Neb Fu', who lived in the time of Pharaoh Pepi II (2278-2184 BC) and who had prestigious titles as Chief Physician of the Palace, Priest and 'Magus' of the goddess Serket, therefore specialist in the healing of poisonous stings and bites of scorpion or snake. The inscriptions further reveal that 'Teti Neb Fu' was « director of medicina…
Mastaba tomb of royal physician Teti Neb Fu discovered in the Saqqara region
A joint French-Swiss archaeological mission has uncovered the mastaba tomb of "Teti Neb Fu," a royal physician from the reign of King Pepi II during the Sixth Dynasty. Teti Neb Fu was a figure of great distinction, holding titles such as Chief Palace Physician, Priest and "Magician" of the Goddess Serket, Chief Dentist, and Director of Medicinal Plants. He would have been partly responsible for the universally accessible healthcare system that i…
Ancient Mastaba Tomb of Royal Physician Unearthed at Saqqara
According to a statement from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, a joint French-Swiss archaeological mission made a significant discovery at the Saqqara site on Monday, 6 January, unearthing the mastaba tomb of Teti Neb Fu, a royal physician from the Old Kingdom. This significant find, dating back over 4,000 years to the reign of King Pepi II, sheds new light on the medical practices and cultural practices of ancient Egypt. The tomb featur…
Tomb of Ancient Egyptian Royal Doctor Discovered in Saqqara
The interior walls of the tomb of ancient Egyptian doctor in Saqqara. Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities A team of French and Swiss archaeologists has discovered the ancient tomb of a royal Egyptian doctor near Saqqara, a vast archaeological site south of Cairo. The tomb, dating back over 4,000 years to Egypt’s Old Kingdom, offers rare insights into the life and work of an elite medical figure who served during the reign of King Pepi I,…
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