
Princess Ita Sameh’s dagger wasn’t décor, bone changes suggest real archery and fighting
A study of six Middle Kingdom royal mummies links arm and hand loading to habitual weapon use, not symbolism.
By Salman Al-Amri·· 4 min

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A study of six Middle Kingdom royal mummies links arm and hand loading to habitual weapon use, not symbolism.

Muscle-attachment scans suggest archery or dagger handling for royals in the Middle Kingdom, yet specialists flag missing comparisons.