New forensic evidence supports Egyptian "retainer sacrifice"

New forensic analysis of ancient Egyptian skulls excavated in the 1920s suggests over a third exhibit blunt force trauma. This evidence supports the long-debated theory that early pharaohs may have practiced "retainer sacrifice," where individuals were killed to serve the ruler in the afterlife. The re-examination highlights the value of modern forensic techniques in reinterpreting historical archaeological data.

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