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The Megalithic Area Of Saint-Martin-de-Corléans
Three skulls are displayed at the Megamuseo Archaeological Park and Museum in Aosta, Italy, on February 7, 2025. The skulls show signs of trepanation, a prehistoric practice to treat physical and mental illnesses. The procedure involves gradually scraping the skull with a sharp tool. Bone healing suggests that two of the three individuals survive long after the intervention. They are part of 39 individuals housed by the dolmen in the archaeological site. The Megalithic Area of Saint-Martin-de-Corleans, situated on the outskirts of Aosta, reflects the progression of human history. Its unplanned discovery in 1969, prompted by the city's urban expansion, reveals an archaeological site containing evidence dating from the Neolithic period to the Roman Age, including the Copper, Bronze, and Iron Ages. (Photo by Mauro Ujetto/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #12031127 |
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| Photographer | Mauro Ujetto/NurPhoto |
| Category | Arts, Culture and Entertainment |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Mauro Ujetto/NurPhoto |
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