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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Laser scans reveal secrets of mysterious tattoos on 1,200-year-old mummies

Highly detailed tattoos on Peruvian mummies were made with “special effort” around 1,200 years ago, likely using cactus needles or sharpened animal bones, archaeologists say.

Researchers used laser scans to study the intricate designs on human remains from pre-HispanicSouth America, revealing evidence of a long history of tattooing in the region.

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