11,000-year-old Turkish skeletons reveal direct evidence of prehistoric facial piercings.
11,000-year-old skeletons in Turkey reveal evidence of piercings, with researchers discovering 100+ small ornaments near the ears and chins of the remains. These findings suggest that body piercings were an essential part of ancient communities, possibly used as a coming-of-age ritual. This is the first direct evidence of prehistoric facial piercings in southwest Asia.
March 11, 2024
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