File:Bronze statue of Imhotep, Egypt, 600-30 BCE Wellcome L0057137.jpg

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Bronze statue of Imhotep, Egypt, 600-30 BCE
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Bronze statue of Imhotep, Egypt, 600-30 BCE
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Imhotep (active sometime during c. 2700-2601 BCE) was the legendary architect of the step pyramids at Sakkarah, Egypt. He later achieved the status of a god and was patron of medical learning and healing. Imhotep became identified with the Greek god Asklepios. Imhotep’s Greek name was Imouthes. He is often shown in this pose with a shaven head and a piece of papyrus on his knees.

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Place made: Egypt

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  • Library reference: Science Museum A39370
  • Photo number: L0057137
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