25/04/2025
In Mexico, archaeologists discovered a woman's skeleton from 3,600 years ago, with a striking feature: teeth embedded with precious stones such as jade or turquoise, and an intentionally elongated skull.
These types of body modifications were not merely decorative. In many Mesoamerican cultures, they indicated social status, identity, and idealized beauty. The use of dental inlays was reserved for the elite, and it was performed with great precision. Without modern anaesthetic.
