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This is one of the many mummies located at the Cemetery of Chauchilla.  They were burried by the Nazca culture between 200-500AD. Some of the skulls had a small hole cut out of the side.  The ¨trepanned¨ skull helped reduce intense headaches and pains.  This was a medical technique used by ancient cultures whereby a slice of the skull is removed, relieving pressure on the brain resulting from injuries.

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This is one of the many mummies located at the Cemetery of Chauchilla. They were burried by the Nazca culture between 200-500AD. Some of the skulls had a small hole cut out of the side. The ¨trepanned¨ skull helped reduce intense headaches and pains. This was a medical technique used by ancient cultures whereby a slice of the skull is removed, relieving pressure on the brain resulting from injuries.


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