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Face off: Using artificial intelligence, graphic design tools and artistic licence, scientists reconstructed the face of Racesa's "vampire"

Video. Bioarchaeologists bring 'vampire' back to life after 400 years

Updated: 12/02/2026 - 15:28 GMT+1

After 400 years, the face of a so-called “vampire” has been reconstructed by bioarchaeologists. It follows the discovery in 2023 of a man buried face down in Croatia; a Slavic folklore practice meant to prevent the dead from returning as mythical blood-thirsty demons.

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