Scientists use laser imaging to study ancient tattoos on mummies. The findings reveal intricate craftsmanship and possible ...

In the hushed darkness of a laboratory, ancient Peruvian tattoos ... with unprecedented precision. The tattoos were likely made with punctures from fine tools, such as cactus needles or sharpened ...

“We expect L.S.F. to work on other ancient tattoos from different cultures around the world and have plans to continue this imaging work to uncover similarly exciting discoveries,” Dr. Pittman ...

In a stunning archaeological breakthrough, scientists have uncoveredancient tattoos on mummified bodies from Peru’s Chancay ...