Typically, these tombs are simple and often looted over time, leaving them empty or undecorated.

According to Collombert, Tetinebefou’s titles indicate that he held the highest positions in his field.

Over this lengthy reign, the government weakened due to both internal and external troubles.

ancient royal physician egyptian tomb saqqara

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In Saqqara, archeologists uncovered a kiln tomb belonging to the ancient Egyptian physician Tetinebefou.

ancient royal physician egyptian tomb saqqara

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