Incas Performed Complex Skull Surgeries

One of the most developed pre-Columbian civilizations was the Inca empire, stretching through the highlands of Andes, in today's Ecuador, Peru, south Columbia, western Bolivia and northwest Argentina. The Inca civilization was outstanding because of its colossal architecture, its cities ... [ read more >> ]

Trepanation hole on ancient Inca skull

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Trepanation hole on ancient Inca skull