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An ancient Maya molar, approximately 1,000 years old, featuring a jadeite inlay in its chewing surface. While the Maya often inlaid stones for aesthetic and social status reasons, this molar's location suggests a potential therapeutic use, possibly to fill a cavity.

An ancient Maya molar, approximately 1,000 years old, featuring a jadeite inlay in its chewing surface. While the Maya often inlaid stones for aesthetic and social status reasons, this molar's location suggests a potential therapeutic use, possibly to fill a cavity.

u/Wraith_Quake — 3 days ago