The ancient Egyptians excelled in the field of veterinary medicine, where they paid attention to animals and sanctification not known by other civilizations, they were the first to care for the treatment and breeding of animals, and even sanctification, which affected the civilizations that devoured such as the Greeks.
Veterinary Interest Guides
– The Kahun Papyrus (1900 BC)):
It is the oldest document mentioning veterinary medicine and contains valuable information about animal treatment.
– Engraving and Sculpture:
The inscriptions and sculpture on the walls of the temples show the pharaohs' interest in animals, depicting them very carefully, just as they did with kings and princes.
– Embalming:
Mummies of stuffed animals have been found, demonstrating their reverence for them.
The Kahun Papyrus (1900 BC) is the oldest document mentioning veterinary medicine, and contains valuable information about animal treatment.
Treatment methods
Pharaohs in the treatment of animals relied on:
– Spiritual Ways:
They believed diseases were caused by evil spirits, and they used spells and prayers to drive them out.
– Medicinal herbs:
They used herbs to treat various diseases, such as parasites.
– Surgery: They have demonstrated their skill in surgical procedures, such as eye and dental surgery.
– Anatomy:
They studied animal anatomy to better understand their bodies.
Specialization in Veterinary Medicine
There were specialists in the treatment of eye diseases, dental diseases, and other specialties.
Animals in Pharaoh's Life
Pets: They were part of the family, spoiled and raised in homes.
– Farm Animals:
She was a source of food and work, and they took great care of her, even playing her music to calm her down and increase her milk production.
Pharaohs' interest in veterinary medicine shows how much they value animals and their role in their lives. They have left us a rich scientific heritage in this field, making them pioneers in animal welfare.
Marwa Al Maghribi
Veterinary Doctor – Cairo University
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