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Ancient Skull Reveals Successful Jaw Surgery 2,500 Years Ago

A mummified Iron Age woman's skull shows evidence of pioneering jaw surgery performed 2,500 years ago, which likely saved her life.

27 Feb, 14:54 — 27 Feb, 14:54
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The IndependentMostly Factual44d ago

Mummified woman’s skull shows she survived pioneering jaw surgery 2,500 years ago

The Iron Age woman would have likely died quickly without the surgery

By William McGee

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