Trepanation—the practice of drilling holes into the skull—was common in ancient cultures. But here's the twist: many patients survived, proving that even prehistoric surgeons had medical knowledge far beyond what we credit them for! Trepanation was not isolated to one region but was a global phenomenon, with skulls showing evidence of the procedure found in Europe, Siberia, China, and the Americas. This suggests the practice developed independently in various cultures across the globe. While oft
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Trepanation is the practice of drilling or scraping a hole into the human skull. Originating more than 2,000 years ago, it's one of the oldest surgical procedures known to humanity. In the heart of the Andes, Inca priests were performing this intricate surgery with rudimentary bronze tools, long before the advent of modern medicine. The procedure was usually done to treat head injuries, relieve pressure inside the skull, or possibly as a ritualistic act to cure mental illnesses. What makes this
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