Published November 28,2023
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Excavation work revealed 400 skeletons, with traces of mind surgical procedure detected on the skulls of 30, within the necropolis space within the Çatak district of Van, japanese Türkiye.
Excavations proceed within the necropolis space, estimated to be 3,200 years outdated. It was found throughout floor surveys two years in the past in Kaniya Bekan at Uzuntekne Neighborhood, 34 kilometers from the district.
Under the management of the Van Museum Directorate and with the scientific steering of Gulan Ayaz from Yüzüncü Yıl University’s Archaeology Department, tutorial specialists are concerned within the excavations with the permission of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
With the help of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Museums, and the Van Metropolitan Municipality, teachers excavating the positioning named ‘Kaniya Bekan Necropolis’ recognized three stone-walled rooms and 4 constructed graves.
Out of round 400 human skeletons in these tombs, 30 confirmed proof of mind surgical procedure (trepanation).
Ayaz advised Anadolu that they’ve been conducting floor surveys within the metropolis heart and Gevaş, Bahçesaray, and Çatak districts since 2021.
Ayaz talked about opening 7 tombs reflecting Iron Age burial traditions, together with 3 dromos chambers and 4 constructed graves.
He added the group recognized quite a few burials the place meals and ornamental objects have been left and noticed canine burials blended with human skeletons. Small animal skeletons at tomb entrances counsel a practice of providing sacrifices. Their work within the space will proceed.
‘WE FOUND ANTHROPOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT EVIDENCE’
Associate Professor Hakan Yılmaz from the Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Archaeology Department advised Anadolu that they’ve obtained anthropologically vital findings within the ongoing analysis for the previous 3 years.
Yılmaz reported discovering roughly 30 skulls with proof of surgical procedure of their analysis on the 7 tombs recognized within the necropolis.
He stated that in historical occasions, varied cranium surgical procedure strategies, together with grooving, chopping, drilling, and scraping, have been recognized in our analysis at this necropolis. All 4 strategies are extremely vital, suggesting a previous neurological illness or epidemic within the area.
Individuals underwent profitable surgical procedures utilizing these strategies, with a 60% restoration price.
Yılmaz stated Kaniya Bekan Necropolis is “unique” in Türkiye for the prevalence of cranium surgical procedures, indicating correct consideration to sufferers, with procedures generally carried out on the appropriate, left, and again of the cranium.
Yılmaz said, “The bones extracted from the tombs will undergo detailed laboratory examination. Anthropological analyses will determine age and gender, followed by studies on diseases affecting the bones. Examination of the mouth and teeth will reveal dietary habits, and research will explore diseases during infancy and childhood. The goal is to obtain a wealth of information.”
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