http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-43230202
Previously, archaeologists
had thought only women wore tattoos in the ancient past, but the discovery of
tattoos on the male mummy now shows body modification concerned both sexes.
The researchers believe that
the tattoos would have denoted status, bravery and magical knowledge.
The mummies were found in
Gebelein in the southern part of Upper Egypt, around 40km south of modern-day
Luxor.
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