Prehistoric Trepanation: Evidence of Successful Brain Surgery in the Neolithic
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Prehistoric Trepanation: Evidence of Successful Brain Surgery in the Neolithic Trepanation—the surgical procedure of boring, scraping, or cutting a hole into the skull—is the oldest documented surgical operation in human history. Emerging as early as the Mesolithic and becoming widespread during the Neolithic period, this practice highlights the surprising medical sophistication and resilience of our ancient ancestors. 1. The Archaeological Evidence of Healing For many years, the discovery of sk