19th May 2025
The Ancient Egyptians: Mummies, Medicine And Healing Practices
Prof. Rosalie David, O.B.E, F.R.S.M, F.R.S.A.
The mummified human remains of the ancient Egyptians preserve a wealth of evidence about their diseases and physical ailments, as well as the medical and pharmaceutical treatments employed to alleviate these conditions.
The talk will consider the Egyptians’ concept of disease and ill-health; some of the most prevalent afflictions from which they suffered; and the available range of treatments. It will also look briefly at the professional relationship between patients and their physicians, healers and carers.
It will also consider the major developments in scientific/biomedical techniques which have been used in the Manchester Egyptian Mummy Project to advance knowledge about disease, cause of death, diet and living conditions in ancient Egypt. Finally, the talk will briefly outline some of the exciting current projects being pursued in this subject area.
Prof Rosalie David OBE, FRSM, FRSA
Monday 19th May 2025.
18:45 start.
Free Admission
The Albert Club
39-41 Old Lansdowne Road
West Didsbury
Manchester
M20 2PA
OR
