Chiseled Egyptian princesses knew their way around weapons
4 sources·Updated July 17, 2026
Egyptian princesses weapons
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- Independent Science·6d agoLong-lost mummies reveal ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled warriors
New study shows royal women received extensive weapons training and ‘completely challenges traditional view’ they lived idle lives
Read at Independent Science → - Live Science·6d agoDid ancient Egyptian princesses use weapons? Controversial study claims they hunted or trained with the military, but not all experts agree.
Nearly 4,000-year-old skeletal remains show that several royal women repeatedly used their upper-body muscles. Researchers link those changes to archery and weapon training, but outside experts urge caution.
Read at Live Science → - Popular Science·6d agoChiseled Egyptian princesses knew their way around weapons
Before they were mummies, four royal sisters wielded the daggers, bows, and arrows 4,000 years ago.
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