π 2,500-year-old Siberian 'ice mummy' had intricate tattoos
Georgina Rannard at the BBC:
High-resolution imaging of tattoos found on a 2,500 year old Siberian "ice mummy" have revealed decorations that a modern tattooist would find challenging to produce, according to researchers.
The intricate tattoos of leopards, a stag, a rooster, and a mythical half-lion and half-eagle creature on the woman's body shed light on an ancient warrior culture.
The artistry of these tattoos is, in a word, stunning. Go take a look.
I really like the little rooster.