Chancay mummy under laser fluorescent light. Source: Original Study / Judyta Bąk.

Intricate Tattoos Revealed on Peruvian Mummies Using Lasers

A study of ancient mummies in Peru has revealed a new layer to the social and cultural complexity of the Chancay culture. Researchers have been studying the mummies of the Chancay, using laser stimulated fluorescence to reveal the intricate but faded tattoos that often adorn them. The study, headed by Michael Pittman from the Chinese