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Researchers have used lasers to uncover highly intricate designs of ancient tattoos on mummies from Peru. The preserved skin of the mummies and the black tattoo ink show a stark contrast. They reveal fine details in tattoos dating to around 1250 A.D. that aren’t visible to the naked eye…
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Lasers help archaeologists study ancient tattoos on Peruvian mummies
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Researchers have used lasers to uncover highly intricate designs of ancient tattoos on mummies from Peru. The preserved skin of the mummies and the black tattoo ink show a stark contrast. They reveal fine details in tattoos dating to around 1250 A.D. that aren’t visible to the naked eye…
