Archaeologists have discovered evidence suggesting that Iron Age Britons may have practiced postmortem brain removal. This finding comes from a study published in the journal Antiquity, which analyzed remains found in 2000 at a burial cairn in Loch Borralie, Scotland. The remains belonged to two individuals, including an adult female and a juvenile. Radiocarbon dating indicates they died between 50 BCE and 70 CE. The study noted an unusual fracture at the base of the female's cranium, which the authors believe may have resulted from a targeted impact rather than common forensic patterns associated with accidents or assaults.
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Evidence of Brain Removal Practices in Iron Age Britain
A recent study has revealed potential evidence of brain removal practices among Iron Age Britons, based on remains found in Loch Borralie, Scotland. The analysis of the remains, which date from 50 BCE to 70 CE, indicates unusual fractures that suggest targeted impacts at the time of death.
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