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Teeth for statues
The surprising discovery awaited scientists who have examined the statue of Jesus Christ made over 300 years ago. What was inside, really shocked radiologists
They were intact whole human teeth, as the X-rays are clearly visible their roots.
Usually teeth in statues made of carved wood or bone.
Most likely, these teeth have never belonged to some major religious figures. In the old days there was a practice when parishioners donated their hair to create statues to those look more realistic. Based on this practice, teeth parishioners could be used for the same reason.
They were intact whole human teeth, as the X-rays are clearly visible their roots.
Usually teeth in statues made of carved wood or bone.
Most likely, these teeth have never belonged to some major religious figures. In the old days there was a practice when parishioners donated their hair to create statues to those look more realistic. Based on this practice, teeth parishioners could be used for the same reason.
