Bramble: Ancient Egypt archaeology https://news.ketelle.co.uk/entities/ancient-egypt-archaeology Stories involving Ancient Egypt archaeology, told neutrally, with how each side covers them. en-gb Study finds 39% of royal retainer skulls at Abydos show fatal head trauma https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/study-finds-royal-household-burials-at-abydos-tomb-likely-killed-by-bl https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/study-finds-royal-household-burials-at-abydos-tomb-likely-killed-by-bl Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:50:34 +0100 Science A re-examination of 46 skulls from First Dynasty subsidiary graves at Abydos found 18 with fractures consistent with a deadly blow to the head, supporting the theory of retainer sacrifice. The author cautions the sample is small and the fate of the others is unknown. (3 outlets: 2 left · 1 centre · 0 right)