Two iron ankle shackles, buried for about 2,200 years in the Egyptian desert, have revealed new evidence of forced labor.
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Archaeologists studying mining settlements in Egypt found iron shackles that they say likely points to forced labor.
Gold didn’t simply glitter in ancient Egypt—it carried a cost people rarely acknowledge. Archaeologists working at Ghooza, a ...
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 / ...
In the second century BCE, Greek historian and geographer Agatharchides wrote about the severe working conditions of the criminals and prisoners of war who toiled in ancient Egyptian gold mines: “And ...
Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...
Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Iron shackles or handcuffs that are locked together. The shackles are composed of two iron circles each with a flat ...
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