Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
Summary
Scientists studied ancient human remains from different cultures to learn more about their deaths and lifestyles. They found that an Incan sacrificial boy died from a blow to the head, not freezing, and some ancient Egyptian princesses buried with weapons were likely skilled archers.Key Facts
- Incan child sacrifice often involved making long pilgrimages to mountain sites.
- A re-examined Incan boy’s remains showed blunt force trauma from a mace caused his death.
- The boy’s body had signs of walking long distances and having eaten before dying.
- Two other Incan children once thought to be strangled likely died differently, with no evidence of broken neck bones.
- Ancient Egyptian princesses buried at Dahshur were found with weapons and probably used them skillfully.
- Researchers used bone studies, X-rays, and material analysis to study the princesses’ remains.
- Some princesses had strong upper-body muscles, supporting the idea they were trained archers.
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