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Ni-Ankh-Sekhmet: first rhinologist in history

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 May 2006

Ahmes L. Pahor
Affiliation:
34 Ingham Way, Harborne, Birmingham B17 8SN, UK.
Adel Farid
Affiliation:
Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Abstract

Ni-Ankh-Sekhmet has always been referred to as the first rhinologist in history. Translations of the hieroglyphics depicted on all the illustrations accompanying previous publications do not substantiate this claim. The research presented is a result of an investigation of the original monument related to the doctor at its present location in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. The research proves that Ni-Ankh-Sekhmet was the first rhinologist in history.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
© Royal Society of Medicine Press Limited 2003

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