Prehistoric Surgery: Evidence of Amputation and Healing 30,000 Years Ago

Prehistoric Surgery: Evidence of Amputation and Healing 30,000 Years Ago

The idea that advanced medical procedures existed in prehistoric times may seem surprising, but archaeological evidence suggests that early humans were capable of performing complex surgeries. One of the most remarkable discoveries is evidence of limb amputation dating back approximately 30,000 years.This discovery was made in Borneo, where researchers found the remains of a young individual missing part of a leg. Analysis showed that the amputa…