The intricate tattoos of animal forms and geometric shapes were revealed when researchers scanned the mummies with lasers.

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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 ...

It allowed the researchers to see lines as narrow as one-tenth of a millimetre on the mummies’ skins, revealing intricate geometric, plant and animal designs ... hidden details of ancient ...

which are also found on other Chancay artistic media like pottery and textiles," Pittman said, whereas, other Chancay tattoos included vine-like and animal designs.

Researchers have unveiled long "hidden" and finely detailed tattoo designs on the skin of ancient mummies from Peru, a study reports. Tattoos were a prevalent art form in pre-Hispanic South ...