Serbia prehistoric healer - in pictures

  • A prehistoric healer from Serbia, whose facial expressions have been animated in a digital reconstruction. Photo: Expo Serbia Pavilion
    A prehistoric healer from Serbia, whose facial expressions have been animated in a digital reconstruction. Photo: Expo Serbia Pavilion
  • Serbian scientists have made history come alive. Photo: Expo Serbia Pavilion
    Serbian scientists have made history come alive. Photo: Expo Serbia Pavilion
  • The project, Digital Ancient People, built the face of the man whose remains were discovered at the Lepenski Vir site in eastern Serbia in the late 1960s. His skull has been preserved in a laboratory in Belgrade. Photo: Expo Serbia Pavilion
    The project, Digital Ancient People, built the face of the man whose remains were discovered at the Lepenski Vir site in eastern Serbia in the late 1960s. His skull has been preserved in a laboratory in Belgrade. Photo: Expo Serbia Pavilion
  • He was about 55 when he died, was 178cm tall and weighed about 70kg. His diet consisted mostly of fish. Photo: Expo Serbia Pavilion
    He was about 55 when he died, was 178cm tall and weighed about 70kg. His diet consisted mostly of fish. Photo: Expo Serbia Pavilion
  • The skeleton was found on its back with the legs in a lotus position – an indicator of his important role in the community. Photo: Expo Serbia Pavilion
    The skeleton was found on its back with the legs in a lotus position – an indicator of his important role in the community. Photo: Expo Serbia Pavilion
  • Face of the prehistoric healer. Photo: Expo Serbia Pavilion
    Face of the prehistoric healer. Photo: Expo Serbia Pavilion
  • Analysis from the ancient skeletal remains helped scientists to understand the prehistoric man’s diet, movements and help determine his appearance. Photo: Expo Serbia Pavilion
    Analysis from the ancient skeletal remains helped scientists to understand the prehistoric man’s diet, movements and help determine his appearance. Photo: Expo Serbia Pavilion
  • The scientists combined forensic knowledge with osteology – the study of bones – to animate his face. Photo: Expo Serbia Pavilion
    The scientists combined forensic knowledge with osteology – the study of bones – to animate his face. Photo: Expo Serbia Pavilion
  • Visitors are lining up to interact with the model. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Visitors are lining up to interact with the model. Antonie Robertson / The National