Imhotep

Imhotep

Imhotep, unlike his movie counterpart in "The Mummy", had a respected reputation. He is considered to be the world's first architect, engineer, and doctor. He was also: Chancellor of the King of Egypt, Doctor, First in line after the King of Upper Egypt, Administrator of the Great Palace, Chief Carpenter, Builder, Chief Sculptor, and Maker of Vases in Chief. He was also the author of the first Egyptian medical treatise that was completely devoid of magical thinking.

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