Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

From designing Egypt’s first pyramid to developing early medical texts, Imhotep’s contributions reveal a fascinating chapter of ancient human ingenuity.


Discover the fascinating story of Imhotep, ancient Egypt's first polymath who built the Step Pyramid of Djoser, advanced medicine, and astronomy.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on r/EverythingScience

Read more on:

Photo of early medical texts

early medical texts

Photo of Imhotep

Imhotep

Photo of pyramid

pyramid

Related news:

News photo

Did cult sacrifices in ancient Egypt give rise to the cat?

News photo

Archaeologists uncover settlement from golden age of ancient Egypt

News photo

3,600-Year-Old Tomb of Mystery Warrior King Found Beneath Egypt's Sands