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Delving into the ancient mystery of the trophy skulls of Peru

Sep 10, 2015, 12:12 PM 0

LatinaLista — Campaign: Ancestors or Enemies? Using Strontium Isotopes to Identify Trophy Skulls from Peru Trophy skulls of beheaded individuals are not uncommon at cemeteries dating to the turbulent Wari era in the Andes. In Arequipa, Peru, it…

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Peru: Archaeologists investigate ancient cranial surgery

Jan 16, 2014, 1:09 PM 0

By Rachel Chase Peru This Week Some of Peru’s ancient peoples were skilled surgeons who used trepanation to cure a host of illnesses. Do you have a head injury? Was your heart recently broken? Are you suffering from a…