The ancient historical evidence of Lymphatic filariasis was not be confirmed due to the lack of reliable record before the 16th century. It was assumed that, during the ancient period LF has been known to occur in the Nile region of Egypt. The statue of Pharaoh Mentuhotep II depicts swollen limbs, a characteristic of elephantiasis, which is a symptom of LF infection. Besides, In West Africa, artifacts from Nok civilization which date much later than the Egyptian artifacts, also showed scrotal swelling, another manifestation of
