The "fascinating" tomb of the doctor who treated pharaohs in Egypt has been discovered.

A excavation was conducted in Egypt's ancient Saqqara province, shedding light on approximately 4,000 years ago. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of the tomb of a doctor who treated pharaohs during the excavation work.

"THE TOMB IS DECORATED WITH ARTISTIC WORKS"

The ministry stated, "The tomb is adorned with striking carvings and vibrant artworks, including a beautifully painted false door and scenes of the funeral ceremony." Archaeologists concluded that the tomb belonged to the physician "Teti Neb Fu," who lived during the reign of King 2nd Pepi of the sixth dynasty, approximately between 2305 BC and 2118 BC, based on the carvings on the tomb.

HE WAS KNOWN AS A HEALER AND MAGICIAN

The tomb was discovered alongside the tombs of royal members of Ancient Egypt's sixth dynasty. Inscriptions on the sarcophagus indicate that Teti Neb Fu held titles such as "chief physician of the palace," "director of medicinal plants," and "chief dentist." According to the titles inscribed on the sarcophagus, Teti Neb Fu was also recognized as a priest and "magician" of the goddess Serket, who healed poisonous scorpion and snake bites. This indicates that he was seen as an advanced healer in the medical practices of his time and provided healing through mystical methods.

THE MOST ADVANCED MEDICAL PRACTICES IN HISTORY

Ancient Egyptians were ahead of their time with their medical knowledge. Ancient texts reveal that they could perform dental fillings, treat women's diseases, and even diagnose diabetes and cancer. Recent research has found evidence that Egyptians performed procedures resembling modern surgery through religious rituals.

EVIDENCE OF THE RESPECT FOR MEDICINE AND MAGIC IN THE EGYPTIAN KINGDOM

The ministry stated that the discovery provides new insights into ancient Egyptian culture and daily life. Archaeologists noted that the carefully prepared tomb of Teti Neb Fu demonstrates that the ancient Egyptian kingdom respected both medicine and magic.

Saqqara, covering an area of approximately 7.3x1 kilometers, is considered one of the most important cemeteries of the Ancient Egyptian royal family. The Step Pyramid of Djoser, known as the world's oldest pyramid, is also located here.