The intaglio gemstone, depicting a crab and inscribed with healing messages, was likely used as a pendant amulet by a father seeking to cure his daughter.
This amulet is one of the best-preserved intaglio talismans ever found in Anatolia, showcasing the artistic skill and beliefs in ancient healing practices.
The term cancer, derived from the Greek word 'karkinos' meaning crab, was first associated with malignant tumors by Hippocrates around 400 B.C.
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