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Researchers using infrared imaging uncovered detailed tattoos on a 2,000-year-old Pazyryk mummified woman from Siberia, revealing designs from simple floral patterns to complex scenes on her forearms. The tattoos, likely culturally meaningful, were applied by hand-poking with multiple tools, underscoring sophisticated ancient craftsmanship and suggesting tattoos played a role in personal or social identity.
CT scans of a 2,500-year-old Pazyryk mummy from southern Siberia reveal a damaged jaw stabilized by a primitive prosthetic, likely made from elastic material, suggesting the woman survived long enough to move her jaw to a limited extent and highlighting Iron Age medical care in nomadic cultures.
CT scans of a permafrost-preserved Pazyryk mummy from the Ukok Plateau show a 2,500-year-old jaw injury that was surgically reconstructed with a primitive prosthetic: canals pierced into the temporomandibular joint were held in place by horsehair or animal tendon, enabling limited jaw movement and indicating advanced ancient medical knowledge; the woman survived months or years after the procedure, revealing the Pazyryk's sophisticated medical practices and the value placed on her life.