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Discovered ancient artifacts shed light on the practices conducted in many past empires. Recently, researchers excavated a structure in Ghozza that showcased how elite ancient Egyptians employed some ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A complete set of iron shackles found at the Ghozza mine in Egypt. | Credit: Bérangère Redon / ...