The First Prosthesis

Photo: An Artificial Toe

Courtesy: Photo Courtesy of the University of Manchester

The photo above is an artificial toe which was attached to the right foot of an Egyptian priest’s daughter.

The photo appears in an article published in Archaeology Magazine which also mentions that some mummified remains have been found with artificial limbs and false eyes to replace missing parts.  According to a scientist at the University of Manchester, the Egyptians probably were pioneers in prosthetic medicine.

Claude Mariottini
Professor of Old Testament
Northern Baptist Seminary

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6 Responses to The First Prosthesis

  1. Daniel's avatar Daniel says:

    I hear aliens fit her for it when the pyramids were being built.

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  2. Daniel's avatar Daniel says:

    Ya got me.

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