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What did we know about medicine in ancient Egypt?
Pharaonic Egypt is widely renowned for having a rich historical and cultural heritage. One of the most fascinating aspects of ancient Egyptian culture is their knowledge of medicine. Their remedies and treatments were considerably more effective than those employed today because they had a deep grasp of human anatomy and that's what you will discover in Egypt tours from the carvings on the walls of temples especially, the temples in Aswan and Luxor day tours.
At Your Egypt Tours, we take you on a journey through time in our Egypt travel packages to learn about the wonders of ancient Egyptian medicine. Join us in Egypt classic tours as we delve into the fascinating world of age-old drugs, herbs, and therapies that have been utilized for everything from headaches to broken bones for thousands of years.
What was Egyptian medicine a mixture of?
The "Ebers Papyrus" the first medical textbook, was created by ancient Egyptians, who are considered to have made one of the most significant contributions to the field of medicine. There are more than 800 cures and therapies on this papyrus, which was written circa 1500 BCE. These cures and treatments offer us a window into the extraordinary medical expertise of the ancient Egyptians and some of them are still useful today.
For instance, honey was utilized by the ancient Egyptians to treat wounds and eliminate diseases. Additionally, they applied castor oil to aid with good digestion and ease constipation. They also had a thorough awareness of the therapeutic benefits of plants and used them to make treatments for a variety of illnesses. During our guided Egypt luxury tours, our guides will tell you about the mixes to heal their disease.
Where to see the papyrus of medicine
You can see depictions of medical practices, the usage of plants and medicines, and human anatomy in the ancient temples in Luxor and Aswan day tours that Your Egypt Tours takes you to. Additionally, you will have the chance to visit the attractions in Luxor (Thebes), the historic site where the "Smith Papyrus" was discovered. This papyrus provides details on 48 surgical cases and provides an insight into the sophisticated surgical methods employed by the ancient Egyptians.
Make a tour reservation with Your Egypt Tours as soon as possible to discover the trade secrets of the ancient Egyptian healer. Get in touch with us right now to learn more about our Egypt day tours and offers.
