Ancient Egyptian scribes’ work left its mark on their skeletons
Arthritis riddled scribes’ bones, reflecting the repetitive tasks of their career
![A series of stone statues on a dark backdrop depicting an ancient Egyptian scribe.](https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/062724_ts_egyptian-scribes_feat.jpg?fit=1030%2C580&ssl=1)
The high dignitary Nefer (depicted in statues with his wife) was a scribe in ancient Abusir, Egypt. His skeleton and those of other scribes are inscribed with signs of their work.
Martin Frouz, Czech Institute of Egyptology/Charles University