5.200-year-old mummy has the most powerful and ancient tattoo in the world

On the mummy there are two tattoos that represent male strength, reproduction and creativity.

Can see the tattoo on the mummy's arm.

Scientists have discovered traces of the world's oldest tattoo art: a tattoo on about 5,200 years old displayed at the British Museum.

Previously, all scientists and visitors to the museum could see the dark spots on the right arm of the man's body.

However, the recent infrared test showed blurring on the fact that the tattoo described two animals: wild cattle and wild goat-like creatures in North Africa.

According to scientists, it is likely that this mummy is tattooed to show power and masculinity. In many ancient civilizations, both animals often represented male strength, reproduction and creativity.

In many ancient civilizations, both animals often represented male strength, reproduction and creativity.

Pictures of two animals were tattooed on the man's hand about 5,200 years ago, scientists said. Along with another mummy from the European Stone Age, this ancient Egyptian mummy is the oldest tattooed individual ever discovered.

However, European mummies seem to have only abstract little dots on their bodies. On the other hand, Egyptian mummies are the first example of iconic tattoo art.

Besides, scientists from the British Museum also discovered a second ancient Egyptian individual with tattoos.

This mummy, the same age as the first mummy, is a woman. She has many small S shapes on her right shoulder and a curve on her right arm. This may be a tattoo that expresses her authority. To date, she is the first woman in the world to have a tattoo on the skin.

This Egyptian man and woman were naturally mummified, the result of extremely dry climatic conditions.