Laser scans reveal secrets of mysterious tattoos on 1,200-year-old mummies - Study expands understanding of artistic ...

Tattoos were a prevalent art form in pre-Hispanic South America, as attested by the discovery of mummified human remains in the region with preserved skin decoration that date back centuries ...

Highly detailed tattoos on Peruvian mummies were made with ... scans to study the intricate designs on human remains from pre-Hispanic South America, revealing evidence of a long history ...

Researchers have used laser technology to uncover vivid details of 1,200-year-old tattoos on Peruvian mummies, revealing ...

The remains, found on December 22, are believed to belong to a Caucasian or Hispanic female, approximately 5 feet, 1 inch tall, officials said. Investigators also found two distinctive tattoos on the ...