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Ancient War Trophies

Ancient Egyptians collected severed hands as grisly war trophies.

Ancient Egyptians engaged in the grisly practice of collecting severed hands from their enemies. These served as war trophies, demonstrating their military prowess and victories.

Sources

• worldatlas.com

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