A 2008 archaeological discovery of skeletal remains, found buried with artifacts such as a crystal dagger, an ostrich eggshell, and an elephant’s tusk, revealed an alleged figure of historical importance.

However, what researchers formerly believed was a man between the ages of 17 and 25 – that they aptly named the “Ivory Man,” due to his believed status – was recently uncovered to actually be a female after a pelvic bone analysis.

In a peer-reviewed study originally published in Scientific Reports, ancient bones were able to help identify the gender of the remains. Though initially misgendered, tooth enamel from the remains was able to help identify the “Ivory Man” as the “Ivory Woman.”

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