Ancient Mesopotamian medical texts reveal the role of divine sanctuaries in treating ear and spleen ailments
Phys.org • 1/20/2026
Summary
Dr. Troels Arbøll published a study in the journal Iraq analyzing medical prescriptions from ancient Mesopotamia. The research focused on the role of divine sanctuaries in the healing process, particularly for ailments related to the ear and spleen/pancreas (ṭulīmu). The study found that these specific ailments were linked to prescriptions instructing patients to seek out the sanctuaries of deities for good fortune.
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