Ancient Egyptian Medicine by John F Nunn

Ancient Egyptian Medicine by John F Nunn

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Summary

This work reassesses the evidence of the original Egyptian medical papryi and other sources of information such as skeletons and coffins to present a study of everyday Egyptian medical practices used to treat the living.

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Ancient Egyptian Medicine by John F Nunn

The skills of the ancient Egyptians in preserving bodies through mummification are well known, but their expertise in medical practices used to treat the living are less familiar. This work reassesses the evidence of the original Egyptian medical papryi and other sources of information such as skeletons and coffins, and incorporates insights of modern medicine and Egyptology, to present a study of everyday Egyptian medical practices.
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ISBN 13 9780714109817
ISBN 10 0714109819
Title Ancient Egyptian Medicine
Author John F Nunn
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher British Museum Press
Year published 1996-02-01
Number of pages 240
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