JOURNAL ARTICLE

This Mummy’s Tattoos Are Better Than Yours.

  • Published In: Nautilus, 2025, n. 60. P. 11 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kazamia, Elena 3 of 3

Abstract

Archaeologists in Peru used a new laser imaging technique to uncover intricate tattoos on mummified bodies dating back over a millennium. The tattoos, belonging to the Chancay culture, featured detailed geometric patterns and animal shapes, suggesting a high level of skill and emphasis on tattooing as an art form. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, revealed that the tattoos may have served as markers of status or cultural identity. The precision of the tattoos, with lines as thin as 0.1 millimeters, indicates a sophisticated tattooing technique likely using cactus needles or animal bones. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Nautilus. 2025/03, Issue 60, p11
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Applied Sciences
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2372-1758
  • Accession Number:183826228
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