This ancient skull was operated on, but not by a skilled surgeon

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  • An ancient skull found in a cave in Spain reveals evidence of ancient surgery attempts.
  • The skull has a large dent that is partially healed, indicating an attempt at brain surgery that was halted.
  • The skulls and other material suggest possible sacrificial intent.

Modern medical techniques have made brain surgery much safer than it ever has been in the past, but the practice of venturing into a person's skull in the hopes of fixing something dates back to our ancient ancestors. A recent discovery in a cave system in Spain includes the remains of one individual who was the subject of one such operation that apparently failed.

The cave has been a hot spot for archaeological finds in the past, and researchers uncovered portions of the remains of at least two individuals that lived as far back as 4800 B.C., as well as the remains of a juvenile goat and some stone tools.

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