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French-Swiss archaeology team discovers stunning tomb of renowned wizard-doctor in Egypt
By Theo Farrant
Published on 09/01/2025 - 8:05 GMT+1•Updated 8:10
The remarkable discovery was made in Saqqara, a burial site for high-ranking officials of ancient Egypt’s Old Kingdom.
In a spellbinding discovery, a French-Swiss team archaeological team in Egypt has uncovered the tomb of a multi-talented wizard-doctor who served the pharaohs approximately 4,000 years ago.
Inscriptions on the tomb identifys its owner as "Tetinebefou", a celebrated physician during the reign of King Pepi II of the Sixth Dynasty, which spanned roughly from 2305 BC to 2118 BC.
The inscriptions suggest that Tetinebefou held a “complete series of titles”, including “chief doctor of the palace”, “priest" and "magician” of the goddess Serket.
“The tomb is adorned with stunning carvings and vibrant artwork, including a beautifully painted false door and scenes of funerary offerings,” the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement.
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https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/01/09/french-swiss-archaeology-team-discovers-stunning-tomb-of-renowned-wizard-doctor-in-egypt