Imhotep the African Large 24x36in

Imhotep One human being of the ancient world who has left a profound impact on history was the world's first multi-genius Imhotep, the sage, scribe, chief lector priest, architect, astronomer, magician and chief physician to the king. Imhotep received accolades for his literary mastery that earned him recognition in modern times as; "the first man of science in recorded history," "the real Father of Medicine and healing," and "the world's first doctor". Sir William Osier also commented that, "The first figure of a Physician to stand out clearly from the mists of antiquity." 

Imhotep lived at the court of King Zoser (Djoser) of the Third Dynasty around 2980 B.C. and established such a reputation as a physician and healer, that during the later stages his adoration grew into deification, where he was worshipped as a god for the next 3000 years in Egypt, Greece and Rome. 

Imhotep, as a physician, was accepted as the author of the Edwin Smith Papyrus which describes more than 90 anatomical terms and 48 injuries. In Memphis, Imhotep also founded a school of medicine known as Asklepion that remained famous for two thousand years. This was occurring well over 2,000 years before the Western Father of Medicine Hippocrates was even born. 

Imhotep, who also performed surgery and dentistry, diagnosed and treated over 200 diseases including some related to diseases of the abdomen, bladder, rectum, eyes, skin, hair, nails and tongue. He extracted medicine from plants and cured such diseases as spinal tuberculosis, gallstones, appendicitis, gout, mastoid diseases, rheumatoid and arthritis. 

Imhotep was identified as the son of Ptah, Father of the Gods in the Turin Canon.