The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus was written in the 17th century BC and contains the earliest recorded reference to the brain. In what ancient empire was this papyrus written?

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1. The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus was written in the 17th century BC and contains the earliest recorded reference to the brain. In what ancient empire was this papyrus written?