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What did Hesy-Ra do?
The Egyptian Hesy-Ra was the first dentist to treat the tooth decay of the pharaohs.
What do we know about Hesire?
Hesy-Ra (also read Hesy-Re and Hesire) was an ancient Egyptian high official during the early Third Dynasty of Egypt. His most notable title was Wer-ibeḥsenjw, meaning either “Great one of the ivory cutters” or “Great one of the dentists”, which makes him the earliest named dentist.
Where is the mastaba located?
Giza
The Mastaba of Kaninisut (or Ka-ni-nisut [Ka-nj-nswt]), or Mastaba G 2155, is an ancient Egyptian mastaba tomb, located at Giza in the West field of the Great Pyramid of Giza….
| Mastaba of Kaninisut | |
|---|---|
| Type | Mastaba |
| Town or city | Giza |
| Country | Egypt |
| Coordinates | 29.979972°N 31.131343°E |
Who is the patroness of dentistry?
Apollonia
Apollonia: Patron Saint of Dentistry. Apollonia was a deaconess who lived during the third century in Alexandria, Egypt. At that time in history, Christians like Apollonia were often persecuted. According to stories, in her later years Apollonia spent time visiting and caring for Christian prisoners.
When was the Ebers Papyrus written?
about 1550 bc
Ebers papyrus, Egyptian compilation of medical texts dated about 1550 bc, one of the oldest known medical works. The scroll contains 700 magical formulas and folk remedies meant to cure afflictions ranging from crocodile bite to toenail pain and to rid the house of such pests as flies, rats, and scorpions.
When was dentistry invented?
Dentistry is one of the oldest medical professions, dating back to 7000 B.C. with the Indus Valley Civilization.
What’s the meaning of Imhotep?
He Who Comes in Peace
Imhotep (Greek name, Imouthes, c. 2667-2600 BCE) was an Egyptian polymath (a person expert in many areas of learning) best known as the architect of King Djoser’s Step Pyramid at Saqqara. His name means “He Who Comes in Peace” and he is the only Egyptian besides Amenhotep to be fully deified.
Who is the goddess of teeth?
For example, the Goddess Kali can be seen to have roots in the fierce Goddesses of village traditions, and as such has been called by revered Hindu scholar A.K. Ramanujan a “Goddess of the Tooth”.
Who is the patron saint of tooth pain?
Apollonia. As the patron saint of dentistry, St. Apollonia serves as a welcome refuge for those suffering from dental pain, particularly toothaches.
What are the parts of a pyramid compared to the parts of a mastaba?
Mastaba has flat roof and slopping walls, Pyramid typically has, more or less, three triangular faces. Mastaba has chambers that can be used to stock food; Pyramid’s weight is closer to the ground that makes it more stable. So there you go.
How many mastabas are there?
There are now two primary types of mastabas. After the Middle Kingdom the tomb type mastaba disappears. further reading: Kaiser 1998 (on the development of the earliest mastabas)
What is inside a mastaba?
Mastaba tombs surround the pyramids of the Old Kingdom. Courtiers and families of the monarch were buried in these low rectangular brick or stone structures.