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Forensic evidence backs ancient Egyptian retainer sacrifice theory
Original: New forensic evidence supports Egyptian "retainer sacrifice" Fresh analysis of First Dynasty mass burials finds signs of
New forensic analysis of First Dynasty mass burials in Egypt has found signs of fatal blunt force trauma on 39 percent of examined skulls, lending support to the theory of retainer sacrifice, in which servants were killed to accompany rulers in death. The finding suggests many of the buried individuals died violently rather than naturally, renewing debate among archaeologists about funerary practices in early dynastic Egypt.
Why now: Fresh scientific evidence on a long-debated ancient practice has just been published, drawing attention from archaeology and history enthusiasts.
EgyptFirst Dynasty of EgyptArs Technica
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