Archaeologists Disprove Major Ancient Egypt Myth

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Archaeologists Disprove Major Ancient Egypt Myth
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A new study challenges the long-held belief that the city of Akhetaten was struck by a deadly plague, based on detailed analysis of burial sites, city activity, and population data, which suggest the city was not affected by a catastrophic epidemic but experienced normal life and gradual decline.

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