Ancient tattoo needles revealed in Mayan burial in Belize
Summary An exceptional discovery in Belize reveals that the ancient Maya mastered the puncture tattoo technique, similar to that used by the Iceman Ötzi over 5,300 years ago. Stone tools, combining sepulchral art and the Ink tradition, evoke a tattoo heritage deeply rooted in their culture. These artifacts, unearthed from a Mayan burial, open an … Ancient tattoo needles revealed in Mayan burial in Belize