History speaks about many heroes and inventors who participated in the changes of civilization. There was one individual by the name of Imhotep who was recognized as the worlds first poet, priest, doctor and chief minister. Jimmy Dunn: Retrieved from www.touregypt.net/featurestories/imhotep.htm. Imhotep is said to be one of the worlds most famous ancients. He has been identified in many mummy movies today. His name and role lived on in the movie named “The mummy” which released in 1999. His principle is not always spoke about, but his name is often heard of. His name has a strong meaning which means the one that comes in peace. Jimmy Dunn: Retrieved from www.touregypt.net/featurestories/imhotep.htm. Imhotep is said to be born in Ankhtow a suburban
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Imhotep is likely the first architect known by name. He was close with Djoser, a pharaoh of the third dynasty and this give reasoning for why Imhotep built his pyramid. Imhotep built the first building in history. This building was dressed entirely of stone. It was made in significance of two things. One as a resting place for Djoser, two Imhotep’s transcendence power as pharoah. Cole, Symes, Coffin, Stacey, (2012) western civilizations: Their history and their culture. W.W. Norton and company, New York. This building was 200 feet tall, and surrounded by a huge temple. This temple was molded after Djosers palace. This sounds like Imhotep wanted to include Djoser in some way. These building served 2 purposes. Imhotep included within these buildings Djosers spirit in the afterlife. He also made a design on the buildings that was hoped to keep robbers away. This would make it difficult for the thieves if a certain pattern was around the perimeter of this pyramid. Pharaonic burials became more and more tempting to thieves as they knew what could be inside. Imhotep had an impressive vocabulary as he was known for his writings. He often used …show more content…
This book of papyrus has 90 anatomical terms and 48 injuries. A school of medicine was found and said to be founded by Imhotep. This school was located in Memphis and possibly known as “Asklepion”. Jimmy Dunn: Retrieved from www.touregypt.net/featurestories/imhotep.htm. Many members would pay tribute to the God of the temple. This temple had teaching of medical methods and these details of Egyptian medical knowledge may have originated with Imhotep. Imhotep has treated over 200 diseases. He performed surgeries and practiced dentistry. He use medicine from plants and knew many things about the body. He earned his name as the God of medicine. He was the curer of everyday problems. He provided many remedies in the twenty sixth and twenty seventh dynasties. Although it is said that no account has been found of Imhotep practicing as a physician, ancient documents give proof that he did practice during the old kingdom. Egyptian architect
Imhotep is likely the first architect known by name. He was close with Djoser, a pharaoh of the third dynasty and this give reasoning for why Imhotep built his pyramid. Imhotep built the first building in history. This building was dressed entirely of stone. It was made in significance of two things. One as a resting place for Djoser, two Imhotep’s transcendence power as pharoah. Cole, Symes, Coffin, Stacey, (2012) western civilizations: Their history and their culture. W.W. Norton and company, New York. This building was 200 feet tall, and surrounded by a huge temple. This temple was molded after Djosers palace. This sounds like Imhotep wanted to include Djoser in some way. These building served 2 purposes. Imhotep included within these buildings Djosers spirit in the afterlife. He also made a design on the buildings that was hoped to keep robbers away. This would make it difficult for the thieves if a certain pattern was around the perimeter of this pyramid. Pharaonic burials became more and more tempting to thieves as they knew what could be inside. Imhotep had an impressive vocabulary as he was known for his writings. He often used …show more content…
This book of papyrus has 90 anatomical terms and 48 injuries. A school of medicine was found and said to be founded by Imhotep. This school was located in Memphis and possibly known as “Asklepion”. Jimmy Dunn: Retrieved from www.touregypt.net/featurestories/imhotep.htm. Many members would pay tribute to the God of the temple. This temple had teaching of medical methods and these details of Egyptian medical knowledge may have originated with Imhotep. Imhotep has treated over 200 diseases. He performed surgeries and practiced dentistry. He use medicine from plants and knew many things about the body. He earned his name as the God of medicine. He was the curer of everyday problems. He provided many remedies in the twenty sixth and twenty seventh dynasties. Although it is said that no account has been found of Imhotep practicing as a physician, ancient documents give proof that he did practice during the old kingdom. Egyptian architect