A history of trepanning: Why do we put holes in our skulls?

Trepanning is a process whereby a hole is drilled in the skull, and, with evidence going back to prehistoric times, it is one of the oldest surgical practices in history. The earliest trepanned skull was discovered at a Neolithic burial site in France, and is more than 7,000 years old. It may have had a practical effect – to relieve pressure on the skull after an injury – but it could have also been used to give a trapped demon a hole to escape, or so it was believed. Many different civilisation

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Ancient Brain Surgery: The Terrifying Trepanation Drill 🧠🔨 Centuries before anesthesia, scalpels, or hospitals, healers practiced trephination — drilling or scraping a hole into the skull to release “evil spirits,” treat seizures, or relieve pressure from head injuries. This procedure dates back over 7,000 years, appearing in cultures across Africa, Europe, and the Americas. And here’s the shocking truth — many patients survived, leaving behind skulls with smooth bone regrowth that proves succ

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