IMHOTEP The world’s first genius
BEFORE HIS TIME MAIN: Imhotep was responsible for designing the Saqqara step pyramid RIGHT: He is shown in this statue holding a scroll, reflecting his great intellect and occupation
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The very name ‘Imhotep’ is enough to strike fear into the heart of any fictional explorer. After all, he is a malevolent, mummified Ancient Egyptian priest, determined to resurrect his lover at all costs – at least, according to The Mummy series. However, the character’s actual namesake was nothing like the evil character of movie legend. Imhotep