Archaeologists have discovered a 4,100-year-old tomb that belonged to a doctor who treated Egyptian pharaohs.
The tomb was found in the southern part of Saqqara, Egypt, belonged to Teti Neb Fu and dates back to the reign of King Pepi II in the Old Kingdom, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
In a Facebook post, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities shared photos showing intricate carvings and vibrant artwork.
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The discovery was made in French-Swiss collaborative archaeological mission.
Egyptian officials recently announced the discovery of a tomb that belonged to an Egyptian pharaoh’s physician. (Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities)
“Auntie Neb Fu held prestigious titles like chief Court physicianthe priest and ‘magician’ of the goddess Serket (expert in poisonous bites), the chief dentist and the director of medicinal plants,” the announcement reads.
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The tomb also includes a painted false door along with scenes of funeral offerings.
The tomb belonged to Teti Neb Fu, who treated Egyptian pharaohs, and dates back 4100 years. (Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities)
Although there is evidence of ancient looting in cemeteries from the period, Fu’s tomb remained intact, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
The group shares Fu’s tomb, which offers “a rare insight into daily life and cultural practices during the The Old Kingdom“, the post said.
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A stone sarcophagus with inscriptions with the name and title of the doctor was discovered next to the tomb.
The tomb was found in Saqqara, Egypt. (Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities)
Saqqara is located about 25 miles southwest of Cairo as “one of the most important cities in the ancient Egyptian history“, it says on the website of the Ministry.
It adds: “Saqqara is truly open air museumthe one that has the entire ancient Egyptian history on display” with kings and nobles from around 3040 to 2686 BC who are buried in the cemeteries.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities for comment.
