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

High-resolution imaging of 2,500-year-old Siberian 'ice mummy' tattoos reveals intricate designs of leopards, a stag, a rooster, and more, shedding light on an ancient warrior culture. Scans show the skill and detail behind the tattoos, created by the nomadic Pazyryk people, using stencils and tools made of animal horn or bone. Researchers, including a tattooist who replicates ancient designs, unveil how these ancient tattoos were likely a significant part of the woman's life but not emphasized in her afterlife.