Map of Egypt, showing the archaeological site of Abusir-el Meleq (orange X), and the location of the modern Egyptian samples used in the study (orange circles). Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!
Clockwise from top left: Excavation of burial shaft, Abusir, Egypt; canopic jars of Wahibre-mery-Neith; cache of embalming vessels, Abusir, Egypt; canopic jars of Wahibre-mery-Neith On the western ...