Tattoos found on 1,200-year-old mummies, shed light on ancient Peruvian traditions | – The Times of India

Tattoos found on 1,200-year-old mummies, shed light on ancient Peruvian traditions | – The Times of India

For centuries, body art has served as a powerful reflection of personal identity and cultural values. Far from serving as simple decoration, tattooing in ancient communities often had far more profound connotations: it was linked to rituals, marked with status, or rooted in spiritual beliefs. Motivations behind the practice are still a subject of research,…

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Lasers help archaeologists study ancient tattoos on Peruvian mummies – Times of India

Lasers help archaeologists study ancient tattoos on Peruvian mummies – Times of India

Lasers help archaeologists study ancient tattoos on Peruvian mummies (Picture credit: AP) WASHINGTON: For more than 5,000 years, humans have adorned themselves with tattoos. In a new study, researchers used lasers to uncover highly intricate designs of ancient tattoos on mummies from Peru. The preserved skin of the mummies and the black tattoo ink used…

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How do Michigan fans feel about their national title tattoos? ‘It’s no regrets at all’

How do Michigan fans feel about their national title tattoos? ‘It’s no regrets at all’

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The assignment was simple: Find the person who got the best tattoo to celebrate Michigan’s 2023 national championship. Unsurprisingly, there were many contenders. Michigan fans are a passionate bunch, and quite a few of them wanted an indelible reminder of the Wolverines’ perfect season tattooed on their skin. One tattoo, discovered…

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