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Ancient Peruvians gave themselves elongated skulls as a mark of status

Published on July 20, 2018
Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Members of the ruling elite in parts of South America would have been very easy to spot 700 years ago – due to their tall, elongated skulls. Their artificially extended heads were apparently status symbols, and could have helped foster a sense of community and collective identity, according to a study. […]

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