A Stanford archaeologist says they had religious and symbolic purposes. Stanford University archaeologist Anne Austin found intricately designed tattoos on the body of a 3,000-year-old woman from ...

In the world of tattoos, divine inspiration meets personal expression, leading to creations that are as powerful as the deities they represent. From ancient myths to modern interpretations, these ...

Tattoos found on other Egyptian mummies have been of abstract designs -- but this mummy's tattoos were different. ... "Several are associated with the goddess Hathor, ...

Tattoos found at the mummy's neck show several Wadjet eyes — a sign associated with the divine and with protection. Ann Austin More than 3,000 years ago, an ancient Egyptian woman tattooed her ...

Thanks to high-tech photography, researchers can now see previously hidden tattoos on ancient Egyptian mummies. Infrared photography was used to help identify tattoos on seven mummified Egyptians ...

Researchers found a tattoo on the upper arm of this Egyptian mummy. He is thought to have lived around 5,000 years ago and was between 18 and 21 years old when he died from a stab wound to the back.

Archaeologists discover oldest artistic tattoos ever on 5,000-year-old Egyptian mummy. By Mike Wehner. Published Mar 5th, 2018 4:33PM EST. Image: Renee Friedman.

An Egyptian mummy with more than 30 tattoos has captured the attention of researchers who want to learn more about the significance of the markings. Skip to content. KRON4.

God appears to have been the first tattoo artist. But a few books later -- guaranteeing fodder for later Jewish and Christian religious debate -- in Leviticus 19:28, the same Lord tells Moses to ...

Researchers found a tattoo on the upper arm of this Egyptian mummy. He is thought to have lived around 5,000 years ago and was between 18 and 21 years old when he died from a stab wound to the back.