Ancient Egyptian pharaoh moved another ruler's body and stole his tomb, hundreds of funerary figurines suggest

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Ancient Egyptian pharaoh moved another ruler's body and stole his tomb, hundreds of funerary figurines suggest
  • Archaeologists have uncovered 225 shabtis, funerary figurines intended to serve the deceased in the afterlife, within the tomb of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh. This discovery suggests that the pharaoh may have relocated another ruler's body and appropriated their burial site, indicating a complex history of tomb raiding and royal rivalry in ancient Egypt.
  • The finding of these shabtis not only sheds light on the burial practices and beliefs of ancient Egyptians but also raises questions about the power dynamics among rulers during that era. It highlights the significance of funerary items in understanding the socio-political landscape of ancient Egypt.
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