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The history of facial piercings: from nose rings to septum piercings<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

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Facial piercings,<\/span> such as nose rings,<\/span> septum and cheek piercings,<\/span> have a long and fascinating history<\/span> across different cultures and eras.<\/span><\/p>\n

Origins and cultural significance:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Antiquity:<\/strong> In many ancient cultures, people wore jewelry on their faces,<\/span> often for religious,<\/span> spiritual or cultural reasons.<\/span>\n
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    • In the Middle East:<\/strong> people wore nose rings and septum piercings,<\/span> often made of gold or silver.<\/span> These piercings often symbolized wealth,<\/span> social status or membership of a particular group.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • In India:<\/strong> women wore nose rings,<\/span> often as a sign of marriage.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • In Mesoamerica:<\/strong> the Aztecs and Maya wore labret piercings (flat discs or pieces of stone) in the lower lip,<\/span> which were often associated with religious rituals and offerings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Tribal cultures:<\/strong> In many indigenous cultures around the world, facial piercings are still an important part of cultural identity.<\/span>\n
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      • In Africa:<\/strong> some tribes use stretching of the earlobes and lips,<\/span> to mark the transition to adulthood or to indicate membership of a particular tribe.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • In New Guinea:<\/strong> men often wear nose piercings made from bones or shells,<\/span> to show their status and strength.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Modern times:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • 1960s and 1970s:<\/strong> In the wake of the counterculture movement and the punk rock scene, facial piercings experienced a new popularity in the western world.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • 1980s and 1990s:<\/strong> The variety of facial piercings increased,<\/span> with new types of jewelry and placements<\/span> such as<\/span> B.<\/span> Eyebrow piercings,<\/span> cheek piercings and flesh tunnels.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Today:<\/strong> Facial piercings are now widespread and are worn by people of all ages and cultures.<\/span> They are often seen as a form of expression of individuality and personal style.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Popular types of facial piercings:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Nose piercing:<\/strong> Various piercings through the nose,<\/span> z.<\/span> B.<\/span> Nostril piercing (nostril),<\/span> septum piercing,<\/span> bridge piercing.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Eyebrow piercing:<\/strong> A piercing through the eyebrow bulge.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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