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Lost tomb of Egyptian 'wizard doctor' reveals amazing evidence of ancient knowledge
The remains of a talented healer and 'priest and magician' who was thought to have treated pharaohs have been found in Egypt, archaeologists have announced
Rob Currell
10:00, 18 Jul 2025
Updated 10:30, 18 Jul 2025
The tomb of the multi-skilled wizard-doctor is an amazing find(Image: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities)
Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of what they believe to be a 4,000 year old wizard/doctor in Egypt. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the find earlier this year, with the tomb located in the ancient burial ground of Saqqara.
The tomb, which features a false door and is adorned with vibrant engravings and drawings, was identified as belonging to Teti Neb Fu, a physician from the era of King Pepi II, who ruled from 2305BC to 2118BC during the sixth dynasty.
"The tomb is adorned with stunning carvings and vibrant artwork, including a beautifully painted false door and scenes of funerary offerings," the ministry stated. This revelation follows their release of images showcasing the discovery of a 4,000 year old tomb that has illuminated aspects of a ruler's life from four millennia past.
Teti Neb Fu's final resting place is a mastaba, characterised by its flat roof and sloping sides, which was common for that historical period. According to the ministry, this discovery provides fresh perspectives on the daily lives and medical practices of the ancient Egyptians.
From the evidence unearthed, it appears Teti Neb Fu was no ordinary healer. The inscriptions within his remarkably well-preserved tomb have shed light on the physician's life, revealing that he held a 'complete set of titles', reports the Mirror US.
Stunning carvings and vibrant artwork adorn the tomb(Image: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities)
More:
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/lost-tomb-egyptian-wizard-doctor-35566066
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The stepped Pryamid at Saqqara, Egypt
The stepped Pyramid at Saqqara in Egypt, also known as the City of the Dead where the doctor's tomb was found
Published
13 January 2025
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient Egyptian who treated pharaohs more than 4,000 years ago.
The well-preserved burial site belonged to Teti Neb Fu, believed to have been a doctor to the royal family.
Inscriptions on his tomb suggest that Teti Neb Fu was famous in ancient Egypt and had a number of titles.
These include "chief doctor of the palace" as well as "priest and magician" of the goddess Serket - a goddess of scorpions, venom and healing in ancient Egypt.
Experts say that as a follower of Serket, Teti Neb Fu might have specialised in treating scorpion or snake bites - ouch!
A tomb with decorated walls, which is a type of flat-roofed structure often used to mark the burials of important ancient Egyptians.Image source,Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
The doctor was found in a 'mastaba' tomb, which is a type of flat-roofed structure often used to mark the burials of important ancient Egyptians
More:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/articles/c5y2335dq1qo