Summary:
- Archaeologists have discovered ancient human skulls in Vietnam that show evidence of people permanently blackening their teeth as a cultural practice over 2,000 years ago.
- This tooth blackening tradition was seen as a sign of beauty and high social status in ancient Vietnamese society and continues to be practiced by some ethnic minority groups in the region today.
- The discovery of these ancient blackened teeth provides insights into the cultural practices and aesthetics of people living in Vietnam centuries ago, highlighting how certain traditions can persist over long periods of time.