Archaeology
Kidney Stone Found
A 5300-year-old kidney stone found in Russia
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A kidney stone was found in a 5300-year-old Russian grave. The stone is made of calcium and phosphorus, likely caused by infection. The man had joint disease and fractures.
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The cause of death is unclear, and the stone's role in it is speculative. Further research is needed to confirm the circumstances surrounding the man's death.
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