The discovery of the severed hands provides tangible evidence of the ancient 'gold of honor' ritual, where warriors presented enemies' right hands for prestigious rewards.
The hands were unearthed from burial pits at the Hyksos palace, dating the ritual back to Egypt's 15th Dynasty, earlier than previously known.
Dr. Isabelle Crevecoeur noted the meticulous nature of the cuts, indicating a careful ritual practice rather than a crude execution method.
The thorough osteological study included analyzing decay and preservation, lending insight into the burial techniques of ancient Egyptian ritual practices.
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