2,500-year-old Siberian mummy’s tattoos reveal Iron Age artistry and ancient techniques

2,500-year-old Siberian mummy’s tattoos reveal Iron Age artistry and ancient techniques

A new study has unveiled incredibly detailed tattoos on a 2,500-year-old mummy unearthed in Siberia’s Altai Mountains, yielding unusual insights into the artistry, technology, and cultural significance of tattooing by Iron Age nomads...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/08/siberian-mummys-tattoos-reveal-iron-age-artistry/

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