Ancient Siberian Ice Mummy Reveals Stunning 2,500-Year-Old Jaw Surgery Mystery
Novosibirsk State University Press ServiceThe mummified skin covering the woman’s skull initially concealed her jaw injury.
Indeed, evidence of extensive wear on the molars of the uninjured side of the woman’s face, in addition to healing bone within the drilled canals, indicate that she survived the surgery and lived for at least several months afterward.
But why did the Pazyryk people go to such lengths to save this woman’s life? Aside from the wooden bed she was buried on — which would have been expensive to make due to the lack of trees on the Ukok Plateau — there were no elaborate grave goods interred alongside her that would suggest she was an elite member of society.
However, as Polosmak noted, “Every Pazyryk resident possessed certain essential, and perhaps even unique, qualities and talents… In this society, everyone was valued in life simply for their existence, and honored after death.”
Scientists are now hoping that CT scans can reveal even more about both the Pazyryk culture and other ancient civilizations. Kanygin lauded the technology, saying, “It allowed us not only to diagnose the injury but also to reconstruct the results of a complex surgical intervention performed in ancient times, transforming a single find into detailed evidence of the high level of medical knowledge of the Pazyryk culture.”
After reading about the evidence of jaw surgery discovered on a 2,500-year-old skull found in Russia, look through these before-and-after photos from the early days of plastic surgery. Then, go inside the grisly history of “phossy jaw,” the deadly condition that plagued “matchstick girls” in the 19th century.
RIVER OF GOODS Stained Glass Bird Accent Lamp - 8" W x 13.5" H - Tiffany Style Table Lamps for Home, Office Desk, Bedroom, Nightstand - Blue Jay Decor
(as of March 3, 2026 16:43 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Kinsa Smart,Fever, Digital Medical Baby, Kid and Adult Termometro - Accurate, Fast, FDA Cleared Thermometer for Oral, Armpit or Rectal Temperature Reading - QuickCare
$24.98 (as of March 3, 2026 16:43 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Rhythm Superfoods Cripsy Beet Chips, Salted, Organic and Non-GMO, Vegan/Gluten-Free Superfood Snacks, 1.4 Oz (Pack of 4)
(as of March 3, 2026 16:43 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Rhythm Superfoods Beet Chips Organic and Non GMO Vegan Gluten Free Snacks, Naked, 1.4 Ounce (Pack of 4)
(as of March 3, 2026 16:43 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Post Comment