2,500-year-old Siberian ‘ice mummy’ had intricate tattoos, imaging reveals

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High-resolution imaging of a 2,500-year-old Siberian “ice mummy” has revealed highly intricate tattoos that modern tattooists would find difficult to replicate. The tattoos—featuring leopards, a stag, a rooster, and a mythical griffin—were found on a woman from the Pazyryk culture, a nomadic warrior people of the Eurasian steppe. Using near-infrared scans, researchers discovered crisp, detailed designs likely created with animal bone or horn tools and soot-based pigment. The study suggests tattooing was a skilled, professional practice with cultural significance in life but little role in death, the BBC has reported. The findings were published in the journal Antiquity. read more: 👍 Like this video to celebrate the artistry and cultural depth of ancient civilizations. 💬 Comment below — what do you think these tattoos meant to the people who wore them? 🔗 Share this video to spark conversations about human creativity across history 💰 Want to support the channel? You can donate directly by hitting the YouTube Thanks button. Your support helps us keep exploring untold stories from the past 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more discoveries, history, and cultural insights. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Links for B.C. Visit My Website Follow Me On Facebook Subscribe To My Patreon Watch Me On YouTube Follow Me On Twitter Watch Me On Rumble Follow Me On Gab Follow Me On Truth Social Follow Me On BlueSky Watch Me On TikTok #IceMummy #AncientTattoos #PazyrykCulture