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Iron Age Skulls Show Evidence of Flat Head Syndrome in Infants

Just now October 2, 2026 1 min read 📰 Phys.org
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Researchers discovered that infants from the Iron Age Picene culture in central Italy exhibited flat head syndrome, a condition that modern parents are concerned about. This finding sheds light on ancient practices and health issues, which may resonate with contemporary discussions in Iran about child health and cultural practices. Understanding historical health trends can inform current healthcare strategies in Iran.

Nearly 3,000 years ago, in central Italy, dozens of Picene people were laid to rest curled up on their sides, as if asleep. When their eternal slumber was disturbed thousands of years later, researchers noted a curiously familiar pattern, one many modern parents and doctors fret over: As infants, many of them had developed a flat spot on their heads.

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