Ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled archers and used weapons 4,000 years ago, bone study finds
New bone analysis reveals ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled archers and weapon users 4,000 years ago.
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New research and bone studies indicate that princesses of ancient Egypt were skilled in archery and the use of weapons. Analysis of recovered mummies suggests these royal women were powerful weapon users and hunters.
Coverage from Scientific American, New Scientist, and The Telegraph emphasizes the strength and skill of these figures. Other reports from ScienceAlert, Good News Network, and Archaeology News Online Magazine highlight the findings based on bone studies and burial items.
Future attention may focus on whether these royal women served as fighters, as suggested by reports from New Scientist.
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Quick answers
What specifically did the research reveal about the princesses?
The study found they were skilled archers and weapon users 4,000 years ago.
How was this information discovered?
The findings are based on a bone study and the analysis of recovered mummies.
Were the princesses buried with any specific items?
According to New Scientist, some princesses were buried with weapons.
Coverage (6)
- Pharaoh’s Daughters Were Skilled at Archery 4,000 Years ago, Reveals New Research Good News Network · 3d ago
- Bones of Ancient Egyptian Princesses Reveal They Were Kind of Badass ScienceAlert · 3d ago
- Ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled hunters, recovered mummies reveal The Telegraph · 3d ago
- Ancient Egyptian princesses buried with weapons may have been fighters New Scientist · 3d ago
- Ancient Egyptian princesses were ‘powerful’ weapon users, new analysis suggests Scientific American · 3d ago
- Ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled archers and used weapons 4,000 years ago, bone study finds Archaeology News Online Magazine · 3d ago
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