Researchers discovered that a 14- or 15-year-old known as the "golden boy" was uncircumcised, suggesting he may have come from a foreign background, challenging previous assumptions about Egyptian burial practices. This finding supports the idea that mummification practices were not strictly limited to native Egyptians, indicating a blend of cultures and possibly foreign influence in burial traditions.
CT scans revealed a teenage mummy who died over 2,000 years ago was pregnant with twins. This find alters our understanding of teenage mortality in ancient Egypt, as it suggests that young women might have given birth under significant complications, leading to death during childbirth. The condition of the remains raises questions about how ancient embalmers understood pregnancy and childbirth.
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