Ancient Egyptian Warhorse Buried with Honors Unearthed in Nile Delta Fortress
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Archaeologists in the Nile Delta have unearthed the complete remains of a young warhorse from the New Kingdom, interred with an honorific burial at the Tell Al-Abqain fortress, alongside military artifacts like chariot-harness pieces and a Libyan prisoner stela, offering new insights into fortress life and ceremonial animal burials in ancient Egypt.
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