Ramesseum medical papyri
The Ramesseum medical papyri constitute a collection of ancient Egyptian medical documents dating back to the early 18th century BC, found in the temple of the Ramesseum.[1] As with most ancient Egyptian medical papyri, these documents mainly dealt with ailments, diseases, the structure of the body, and proposed remedies used to heal these afflictions,[1] namely ophthalmologic ailments, gynaecology, muscles, tendons, and diseases of children.[2] It is the only well-known papyrus to describe these in great detail.[1] Most of the text written in the known manuscripts of this collection are in parts III, IV, and V, and written in vertical columns.[1]
Papyrus IV deals with issues similar to the
Papyrus V contains numerous prescriptions dealing with the
See also
- Ramesseum Magician’s Box
- List of ancient Egyptian papyri
References
- ^ a b c d Marry, Austin (January 21, 2004). "Ancient Egyptian Medical Papyri". Ancient Egypt Fan. Eircom Limited. Retrieved 2007-12-24.
- ^ "Medicine of the Pharaohs: For Every Malady a Cure". Coptic Medical Society UK. Retrieved 2014-04-22.
- ^ a b "The Oldest Medical Books in the World". Ancient Medicine - World Research News Articles. World Research Foundation. Retrieved 2007-12-24.
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