Unlocking the secrets of the ancient Babylonian pharmacy with Erica Reiner
In short: This archival recording features a 1988 lecture by Erica Reiner on the medicinal practices of ancient Babylon. It offers a rare look into how scholars interpret historical pharmaceutical knowledge from the perspective of the Oriental Institute.
Delivered on December 7, 1988, at Breasted Hall, this lecture by Erica Reiner explores the practical application of herbs in Babylonian medicine. Reiner examines the methods and materials that constituted the ancient pharmacy, providing insight into how these early civilizations approached healing and health.
The presentation is part of the Members Lectures Series, which has been digitized from original cassette tapes to preserve the intellectual history of the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures.
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