FAQ About Imhotep
Why was Imhotep deified and when did this happen?
Imhotep was deified around 2000 years after his death, during the Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE). His contributions to architecture, medicine, and his role in religious rites led to his deification. As a symbol of wisdom and learning, Imhotep became a figure of veneration, similar to how mythology evolves to honor historical beneficial figures.
