✉news ScienceScience first seen 3 h ago, last 3 h ago, peak #33
Old photo sheds new light on possible ancient Egyptian queen Meretneith
Original: A 72-year-old photo is revealing new clues about 'Meretneith,' a powerful woman who may have ruled Egypt 5,000 years ago
A 72-year-old photograph is yielding fresh clues about Meretneith, a powerful woman who may have ruled Egypt roughly 5,000 years ago. Researchers revisiting the archival image have identified details suggesting her status and role in the early dynastic period, adding to debate over whether she reigned as a female pharaoh at a time when such power was rarely held by women.
Why now: New research using an old archival photo is renewing interest in whether Meretneith was one of Egypt's earliest female rulers.
Evidence
- A 72-year-old photo is revealing new clues about 'Meretneith,' a powerful woman who may have ruled Egypt 5,000 years ago · Live Science
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/250080