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New analysis sheds light on ancient Egyptian burial practices
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New analysis sheds light on ancient Egyptian burial practices

So, new forensic research has brought fresh evidence to a long-running debate about hundreds of graves near the tombs of Egypt’s earliest kings at Abydos. Anthropologist Roselyn A. Campbell examined the recovered bones with modern methods and found signs that at least some members of the royal court were deliberately killed around 5,000 years ago. Her findings challenge the old theory that they were buried alive, while supporting the possibility that they were sacrificed to serve their rulers in the afterlife. It’s a fascinating new look at how careful study of ancient remains can reshape what we think we know about early Egyptian history.
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