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This episode of Think Theory Radio explores significant archaeological discoveries including a Mayan astronomer, ancient surgical instruments, and more.

It's time for another edition of Think Theory Radio's "Awesome Archaeology!!!" For the first time in history the name of an Mayan astronomer/mathematician has been found! Archaeologists find remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world submerged in the Mediterranean. A 600 year old surgical instrument from China found to have traces of the world's oldest evidence of local anesthetic being use to treat pain. An early prototype of Stonehenge discovered in England. Plus, ancient Roman curse tablet, early form of Mesoamerican writing, Viking coins minted from Islamic silver, and much more!!!

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