What can examining holes in ancient skulls made by trepanation tell scientists?

Question

(1 point)
why the person was treated in this way
• how the person ultimately died
whether the person lived after the procedure
who administered the procedure

Answer 1

Examining holes in ancient skulls made by trepanation can tell scientists whether the person lived after the procedure. This is often assessed by looking at signs of healing around the holes, which can indicate if the individual survived the surgery. Other aspects like the reasons for treatment, the method of administration, or the ultimate cause of death are generally harder to ascertain just from the skull alone.