Hidden Tattoos Revealed on 750-Year-Old Ancient Mummies

Hidden Tattoos Revealed on 750-Year-Old Ancient Mummies: 'Very Surprising'
The intricate tattoos of animal forms and geometric shapes were revealed when researchers scanned the mummies with lasers.
Mummies’ ancient tattoos come under laser focus
With a tool often used in the study of dinosaur fossils, scientists uncovered new details in ornate tattoos on the skin of members of the Chancay culture of Peru.
Ancient Mummies With Golden Tongues Revealed in Stunning Discovery
The discovery included 52 mummies dating back to the Ptolemaic era, the structure of a large tomb where 300 mummies had been interred side-by-side, and various amulets and scarabs that depicted the gods Horus, Thoth, Isis, Anubis, Osiris, Atum, and Nut.
Intricate ancient tattoos revealed by shining lasers on mummies
The tattoos of 1200-year-old mummies from Peru can now be seen in exquisite detail, showing fine markings that may have been made with cactus needles or animal bones
Lasers help archaeologists study ancient tattoos on Peruvian mummies
In a new study, researchers used lasers to uncover highly intricate designs of ancient tattoos on mummies from Peru.
Lasers reveal hidden patterns in tattoos of 1,200-year-old Peru mummies
A new laser-based technique has revealed the intricate details of tattoos on centuries-old mummies in Peru, archaeologists report in a new study. However, not everyone is convinced that the new technique is better than existing methods for analyzing historical tattoos.
Intricate tattoos on 1,200-year-old mummy revealed by lasers
Lasers are typically used to remove tattoos from the skin with mixed results. These tight beams of light can also reveal the ink that once decorated 1,200-year-old pieces of mummified skin. Using a newly developed laser technique,
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