Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery, unearthing evidence of body perforation in skeletons that date back 11,000 years. This finding, which includes the world's oldest piercings such as earrings and lip studs, marks a significant addition to our understanding of prehistoric human practices. The artifacts were found near the skulls of their wearers in Turkiye, indicating Stone Age facial piercings. This discovery not only sheds light on the cosmetic practices of the Bay Area's first inhabitants but also represents an archaeological first.
Archaeologists find evidence of body piercing in 11,000-year-old burials https://t.co/JJ7UvhUz6i https://t.co/22PnE5r8vD
Stone Age facial piercings found near wearers' skulls in Turkiye, in an archaeological first https://t.co/2umxpRmiDC
11,000-Year-Old Earrings And Lip Studs Are World’s Oldest Piercings https://t.co/dSxWRIIBna
Oldest evidence ever found of some of the Bay Area's first inhabitants https://t.co/2tB2wFQeHN
Prehistoric piercings! Archaeologists discover evidence of body perforation in skeletons dating back 11,000 years https://t.co/60Y2YAAEbu https://t.co/UyltowYjBy