Did ancient Egypt record biblical giants? A 3,300-year-old text raises new questions
A 3,300-year-old Egyptian papyrus held by the British Museum has reignited debate over whether biblical references to giants reflect historical encounters or myth. The Anastasi I manuscript describes unusually tall Shosu people, drawing interest from faith-based researchers while historians urge caution, noting the text’s likely satirical nature and the lack of archaeological evidence supporting the existence of ancient giants.
A 3,300-year-old Egyptian papyrus held by the British Museum has reignited debate over whether biblical references to giants reflect historical encounters or myth. The Anastasi I manuscript describes unusually tall Shosu people, drawing interest from faith-based researchers while historians urge caution, noting the text’s likely satirical nature and the lack of archaeological evidence supporting the existence of ancient giants.
