By John Hayes-Fisher BBC Timewatch |
| Bones reveal the darker side to building Ancient Egypt |
Evidence of the brutal lives endured by some ancient Egyptians to build the monuments of the Pharaohs has been uncovered by archaeologists.
Skeletal remains from a lost city in the middle of Egypt suggest many ordinary people died in their teenage years and lived a punishing lifestyle.
Many suffered from spinal injuries, poor nutrition and stunted growth.
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Monday, January 28, 2008