Rethinking the Privileges of Ancient Royalty The discovery of ancient Egyptian princesses as skilled archers and physically active individuals fundamentally alters our understanding of royal women in Egypt's past.
For too long, we've been fed a narrative that these princesses were pampered and sheltered, their days spent lounging on luxurious couches while servants catered to their every whim.
However, recent research published in Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology reveals that six royal women, including four sisters, were buried with bows, arrows, and other equipment traditionally associated with men.