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Ancient Egyptian Princesses Were Actual Archers, New Bone Analysis Reveals
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Modern reassessments of 4,000-year-old royal burial sites have revealed that weapons buried with Egyptian princesses were not just symbolic, but actively used. Skeletal analysis showed distinct muscle developments and healed injuries consistent with skilled, lifelong archery practice, shedding new light on the active roles of royal women in ancient history.
Modern reassessments of 4,000-year-old royal burial sites have revealed that weapons buried with Egyptian princesses were not just symbolic, but actively used. Skeletal analysis showed distinct muscle developments and healed injuries consistent with skilled, lifelong archery practice, shedding new light on the active roles of royal women in ancient history.