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

Such fine tools would allow for the level of detail ... They suggest that tattoos are personal and cultural reflections of ancient times. Tattoos provide valuable information about the social ...

“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,” D ...

The oldest known tattoos were found on remains of a Neolithic man who lived in the Italian Alps around 3,000 BC. Many mummies from ancient Egypt also have tattoos, as do remains from cultures ...