Can you imagine living in a society where severed hands were a common sight? This may sound like something out of a horror movie, but for the ancient Egyptians, it was a reality. Recently, archaeologists made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds light on this dark aspect of ancient Egyptian society. The discovery of the first osteological evidence of severed hands has left researchers puzzled about the possible reasons behind this gruesome practice.

Today we’ll delve into this fascinating new discovery and explore what it tells us about ancient Egyptian culture.