What is the earliest civilization that has been shown to document symptoms and treatments in a form of data analysis similar to research done today on medication efficacy?

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ancient Greeks

ancient Romans

ancient Egyptians

ancient Vikings

Answer 1

The ancient Egyptians are known to have documented symptoms and treatments in a form of data analysis similar to research done today on medication efficacy. The Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest preserved medical texts, dates back to around 1550 BC and contains detailed information on illnesses, symptoms, and treatments. The ancient Egyptians conducted experiments and observed the effects of different treatments, showing an early form of medical research and data analysis.