210: Ancient Prosthetic Eye

May 10, 2022 • 00:07:22
210: Ancient Prosthetic Eye
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210: Ancient Prosthetic Eye

May 10 2022 | 00:07:22

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Trace Kerr Amy Barton

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In 2007, a woman’s 5,000 year old skeleton was found in Burnt City, Iran. She was at least six feet tall and had what researchers think may be the first example of a prosthetic eye. image: Check out the original paper!
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