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Bones reveal ancient Egyptian princesses born 4,000 years ago used weapons
For decades, scientists have disputed the meaning of the weapons found in the burial chambers of some ancient Egyptian princesses. Were they symbolic or practical tools? Now, a reassessment of five royal women's mummies from the Middle Kingdom has shown that some princesses buried with weapons coul...
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What happenedBones reveal ancient Egyptian princesses born 4,000 years ago used weapons.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Long-lost mummies reveal ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled warriors". The center frames it as "Ancient Egyptian princesses buried with weapons may have been fighters".
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Left / center-leftLong-lost mummies reveal ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled warriors
The Independent · Center-left · News report
CenterBones reveal ancient Egyptian princesses born 4,000 years ago used weapons
Phys.org · Center · News report
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Bones reveal ancient Egyptian princesses born 4,000 years ago used weapons
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