Saudi Arabian Tombs Reveal Ancient Pharmacy Symbol
An amazing discovery in Saudi Arabia reveals ancient tombs linked to medical symbols. Among these, a tomb at Mount Tuwaiq resembles the ancient symbol of a pharmacy. The tomb reflects the symbol of Ningišzida, the Mesopotamian god of medicine, showcasing the transfer of medical ideas from Arabia to Greek and Roman cultures.
In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, hundreds of thousands of ancient tombs have been discovered, varying in shape and size, thanks to the dedication of Dr. Eid Al-Yahya.
Among these, a noteworthy tomb located at Mount Tuwaiq, Al-Ghat, resembles a snake coiled around a staff, a symbol traditionally associated with medicine and pharmacy.
Researcher Muhammad Al-Rashid first documented the structure in his book, 'Atlas of Stone Structures' (2019).
The design mimics ancient depictions from the Mesopotamian civilization, particularly the symbol of the god Ningišzida.
Additional evidence includes rock engravings near the site, found by local Abdulaziz Al-Tamimi, that match Mesopotamian medical symbols.
These findings, linked to linguistic and archaeological artifacts, show the transfer of medicinal symbols from ancient Arabia to later Greek and Roman cultures.
Among these, a noteworthy tomb located at Mount Tuwaiq, Al-Ghat, resembles a snake coiled around a staff, a symbol traditionally associated with medicine and pharmacy.
Researcher Muhammad Al-Rashid first documented the structure in his book, 'Atlas of Stone Structures' (2019).
The design mimics ancient depictions from the Mesopotamian civilization, particularly the symbol of the god Ningišzida.
Additional evidence includes rock engravings near the site, found by local Abdulaziz Al-Tamimi, that match Mesopotamian medical symbols.
These findings, linked to linguistic and archaeological artifacts, show the transfer of medicinal symbols from ancient Arabia to later Greek and Roman cultures.
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