Ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled archers and used weapons 4,000 years ago, bone study finds
New bone analysis reveals that Ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled archers and weapon users 4,000 years ago.
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New research and bone analysis suggested that ancient Egyptian princesses were powerful weapon users and skilled archers 4,000 years ago. Some findings indicated that these pharaoh's daughters may have been fighters.
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Recent research indicates that daughters of pharaohs in Ancient Egypt were proficient in archery and the use of weapons. This discovery is based on a bone study and the fact that some princesses were buried with weaponry.
Coverage from Scientific American and Archaeology News Online Magazine emphasizes that these women were powerful weapon users. New Scientist reports that the evidence suggests they may have been fighters, while ScienceAlert describes the findings as revealing the princesses were "badass." Further attention will be directed toward the analysis of the bones and the context of the weapons found in royal burials.
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How was this discovery made?
The findings are based on a bone study and the analysis of princesses buried with weapons.
When did these princesses live?
According to the research, they used weapons 4,000 years ago.
What specific skill was highlighted in the research?
The research specifically notes that the princesses were skilled at archery.
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