Anthropology

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

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