Archaeology

Rare Ovarian Tumor Discovered in Egyptian New Kingdom Burial

CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS—A team of scientists led by bioarchaeologist Gretchen Dabbs of Southern Illinois University Carbondale has identified a possible ovarian teratoma in the more than 3,000-year-old ...
Business Insider

A tumor with teeth was found in the pelvis of an ancient Egyptian woman, along with a ring to protect her from pain

A tumor with teeth was found in a 3,000-year-old ancient Egyptian burial site. The tumor, a teratoma, is a rare find in archaeology. It was found near a ring that may have been thought to magically ...
Miami Herald

Ancient body found buried with healing ring in Egypt. Then researchers find rare tumor

In the ancient city of Amarna, archaeologists and anthropologists search through preserved graves for answers about Ancient Egypt. Screen grab of The Armana Project's Facebook post Nestled along the ...
IFLScience

Tumor With Teeth Found In Ancient Egyptian Woman Who Died 3,300 Years Ago

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