Egyptian and Greek Medicine.

... Egyptian and Greek Medicine When comparing Egyptian and Greek medicine there are a few factors that we must consider; the type of society, belief in Gods, natural and supernatural beliefs, knowledge of anatomy, use of herbs and surgery. All these factors contribute to the medical progress made in the two different societies. By 3000BC the Egyptians had moved on from prehistoric times as the civilisation was developing in the Nile Valley. Egypt was a wealthy country, with powerful rulers, international trade, large cities, writing and one of the most advanced civilisations the world had known. Egypt's wealth was based on land around the river Nile. When the river flooded over every year it covered the surrounding land with fertile soil which gave rich harvests of good crop. Farming was so successful that landowners in Egypt became rich. Therefore man no longer had to go of in search for food this was very

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