The richly painted tomb of Teti Neb Fu, a physician to Pharaoh Pepi II, was discovered in Saqqara, revealing titles indicative of his significant role in the royal court.
Teti Neb Fu's titles include chief palace doctor, chief dentist, and priest of the goddess Serket, underscoring his multifaceted role in ancient Egyptian society and medicine.
This tomb is notable for the rare title 'director of medicinal plants,' suggesting Teti Neb Fu was a pioneer in ancient herbal medicine.
The joint French-Swiss archaeological team's discovery highlights the complexities of ancient Egyptian burial practices and the significance of the individuals interred in Saqqara's necropolis.
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