In doing so, we achieved a new capability in the study of tattoos that had never been achieved before," Pittman said. The team managed to identify intricate geometric and zoomorphic (representing ...

Tattoos seem to have been important to the Chancay, says Pittman, as they are found on a large proportion of known mummified human remains. “Many of the designs, geometric patterns featuring ...

These tattoos are connected to the Chancay culture of coastal Peru. Michael Pittman The technique involves shining a laser onto the mummy so that the skin glows, creating a sharp contrast with the ...