Hundreds of elongated skulls found in Perù

3 years ago by The£0b°t°m¡§t to c/bewowed

One of the hundreds of elongated skulls that were discovered in 1928 at Paracas Peninsula in Peru. Cranial deformation was practiced by the Paracas civilization (800-100 BCE) by tightly wrapping the head in cloth, during the first few years of life, in order to elongate the cranium

Zaphod 11 points 3 years ago

This seems like it could fuck up the brain

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danielbln 18 points 3 years ago

The brain has incredile plasticity and can reform connectivity in the craziest circumstances. I wouldn't rule out negative side effects (maybe hardcore headaches) but in terms of information flow I think the brain would be fine.

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Zaphod 7 points 3 years ago

True, you might right. Especially since it's done at such an early stage, the brain should be able to adapt

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Gbagginsthe3rd 2 points 3 years ago

All hail CHONGOS!

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