Archaeological Scanners Offer 2,000-Year Window Into the World of Roman Medicine
July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024
EXETER, England, July 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news:
The intricate design and workmanship of a set of medical instruments used by Roman surgeons 2,000 years ago have been revealed thanks to state-of-the-art archaeological technology.
Using a CT scanner capable of peering beneath the surface of objects, researchers have examined six implements including a bronze scalpel handle that would have been used in surgery.
Two surg . . .
The intricate design and workmanship of a set of medical instruments used by Roman surgeons 2,000 years ago have been revealed thanks to state-of-the-art archaeological technology.
Using a CT scanner capable of peering beneath the surface of objects, researchers have examined six implements including a bronze scalpel handle that would have been used in surgery.
Two surg . . .