The Chancay culture, which thrived from A.D. 900 to 1500 in modern-day Peru, was already celebrated for its craftsmanship, seen in its textiles, pottery, and now, its tattoos.The designs revealed ...

Moreover, the researchers observed other tattoo designs, including vine-like patterns and representations of animals. The Chancay culture flourished along the central coast of Peru some thousand ...

At the beginning of 2025, an archaeological discovery left the international scientific community astounded. A study published in mid-January in the prestigious journal Proceedings of the National ...

In a new study, researchers 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 used show a stark ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — For more than 5,000 years, humans have adorned themselves with tattoos. In a new study, researchers used lasers to uncover highly intricate designs of ancient tattoos on ...