Scientists have uncovered 12 severed hands buried in ancient Egyptian burial pits, providing tangible evidence of a violent ritual known as the 'Gold of Honor,' previously known only from inscriptions in tombs and temple reliefs dated to 1550-1077 BC. Egyptian warriors are believed to have offered the severed hands of their enemies to the Pharaoh in exchange for gold, specifically necklaces made of gold beads. Researchers believe this finding is evidence of the 'Gold of Honor' ritual, indicating that the practice was conducted during the period of the Hyksos, who ruled Egypt approximately between 1640 and 1530 BC. Extensive research was conducted to determine the age and sex of the individuals to whom the 12 hands belonged. Scholars hypothesize that the ancient Hyksos people repeatedly employed propagandist tactics by placing the severed hands at the discovery site, potentially to intimidate enemies and showcase the dominance of their rulers.