Developments in Egyptian Civilization

Irrigation- Blocked Channel Theory

Farming was so successfull that Egypt became very wealthy. Rich people had the money to spend on other things such as medicine.

People in contact with the spirit world were called Priests.

Ideas of the afterlife- Mummification and embalming

Hieroglyphics

Ideas could be written down and shared

More complicated tools were developed which could be used for medicine

Trained doctors.

The idea of going to a doctor for help was more common.

Doctors were still religious and used charms, prayers and chants as well as natural remedies.

Cities caused problems. Waste and Epidemics.

Waste was thrown in the River Nile

Epidemics spread quickly

Goods were traded with other countries.

Medical herbs and other natural remedies.

Medical ideas spread