Archaeologists have found skulls from as long ago as 3000 B.C.E. that bear evidence of an ancient surgical technique in which holes were cut into the skulls of live individuals in an attempt to release demons from the possessed victim. This process is called __________.

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The surgical technique described in which holes were cut into the skulls of live individuals to release demons is called trephining. Drilling may also be used to describe this process, but trephining is more specific to this ancient surgical technique. Humoring and exorcism are not accurate choices as they do not involve physical surgery.

Archaeologists Have Found Skulls from as Long Ago as 3000