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Archaeological Discoveries from a Medical Perspective – Dermatologist in the World of Mummies 2
The relationship between dermatology and archaeology is an exciting field that allows us to gain deeper insights into the past, the evolution of human health, and culture. Through research straddling the boundary between medicine and history, discoveries emerge that provide new perspectives on human life and habits. In uncovering the past, not only material artifacts come to light, but also traces of the daily lives of ancient people that shape our genetic and cultural heritage. Archaeology is a branch of science that enables us to reconstruct the lives of our ancestors through artifacts excavated from deep within the earth. Dermatology, on the other hand, not only deals with skin diseases…
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A disease present for millennia: atherosclerosis found in mummies
The cardiovascular problems have never been foreign to human history. With the advancement of medicine, it has become increasingly clear that these diseases are not solely a product of modern times, but have been present since antiquity. People living during the time of the Egyptian pharaohs, who ruled over what is now Egypt, also suffered from the risk of heart attacks and strokes. This discovery sheds new light on the health conditions of the past and serves as a reminder that cardiovascular diseases are not merely associated with modern lifestyles and diets. Ancient Egyptian Society The society of ancient Egypt was highly developed, and many people who belonged to the…
