Royal Egyptian necropolis; Dahshur remains a key royal burial site, now in headlines as studies on ancient archers reshape understanding of elite women in Egypt's past.
Archaeologists have found evidence that five royal Egyptian princesses, buried 4,000 years ago, trained with weapons and endured injuries. Analyses of their skeletons show muscle development consistent with archery and combat training, challenging the view of elite women as passive. The study also suggests advanced wound care in ancient times.