Ancient Peruvian Trophy Head Shows Survived with Birth Defect

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Ancient Peruvian Trophy Head Shows Survived with Birth Defect
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A centuries-old Peruvian trophy head from the Moche culture reveals the individual had a cleft lip but survived into early adulthood, suggesting such conditions were culturally recognized and possibly revered, challenging modern perceptions of disability.

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