Ancient Medicine
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ysengrinAn artificial big toe found on the foot of an ancient Egyptian mummy could be the world's earliest functional prosthetic.
Lead researcher Jacky Finch said: "The toe dates from between 1069 and 664 BC ... it is articulated and shows signs of wear. It is still attached to the foot of the mummy of a female between 50 and 60 years of age. The amputation site is also well healed."
Lead researcher Jacky Finch said: "The toe dates from between 1069 and 664 BC ... it is articulated and shows signs of wear. It is still attached to the foot of the mummy of a female between 50 and 60 years of age. The amputation site is also well healed."
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Date: 2007-07-29 06:28 pm (UTC)I love finding shit that predates Cristianity.