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Ancient Egyptian princesses buried with weapons may have been fighters

Ancient Egyptian princesses were probably trained in using bows and daggers and put themselves at risk of serious injury.

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Ancient Egyptian princesses from roughly 3800 years ago show skeletal evidence of weapon use, with enlarged arm bones and bowed palm bones indicating regular handling of bows and daggers. These physical traits suggest the women were trained in combat and risked serious injury, rather than merely possessing weapons as decorative items. Researchers at Beni‑Suef University interpret the burial weapons as symbols of the princesses’ active, resilient and powerful lives, reflecting their likely role as fighters in both life and the afterlife.

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