Dossier
Princess Ita
Coverage of Princess Ita in the Nexus archive.
- Ancient Egyptian princesses buried with weapons may have been fighters
Ancient Egyptian princesses buried with weapons may have been trained fighters, as evidence from their mummies shows enlarged bones and structural changes indicative of bow and dagger use. The study of six royal mummies from Egypt’s Middle Kingdom suggests these women engaged in martial activities, challenging traditional views of their sedentary roles.