Embark on a journey into the ancient past with a groundbreaking discovery at Çatalhöyük, a mesmerizing proto-city in Turkey’s Central Anatolian Plateau. Dating back to a remarkable period between 7,500 and 6,400 BC, this UNESCO World Heritage site has unveiled evidence of trepanation, an ancient skull drilling operation that sheds light on early medical practices.

Trepanation, involving the deliberate drilling of a hole into the human skull, was a medical procedure believed to address various health issues by numerous ancient cultures worldwide. The newfound example in Turkey stands as one of the oldest instances ever uncovered, providing a glimpse into the medical practices of a thriving community that once inhabited the expansive 34-acre site of Çatalhöyük. In its zenith, this proto-city is estimated to have been home to a bustling population of up to 10,000 people.

Join us in this captivating video as we delve into the significance of this extraordinary archaeological find, unraveling the mysteries of ancient medical interventions and gaining insights into the lives of our ancestors at Çatalhöyük.