THIS ANCIENT SIBERIAN ICE MUMMY HAD A TALENTED TATTOOIST.

  • Published In: Science News, 2025, v. 207, n. 10. P. 8 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: ZHAO, CELINA 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the discovery of ancient tattoos on a woman from the Pazyryk culture, preserved in Siberian permafrost, which provides insights into early tattoo artistry. Researchers suggest that the tattoos, featuring intricate designs of animals, may have been created by either two different artists or at different stages of a single artist's career. Infrared photography revealed these tattoos, which were not central to the woman's funeral rites, indicating a potential shift in their meaning after her death. The findings contribute to the understanding of tattooing as a significant cultural practice throughout history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science News. 2025/10, Vol. 207, Issue 10, p8
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:187740160
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