Histoy of Tattoos
The History Of Tattoos It is claimed that, since 12,000 years BC, tattooing has existed. ... ” The meanings behind tattoos vary from culture to culture and place to place. Yet today’s tattoos have similarities to the ones given in ancient times. ... For example women in various tribes had tattoos marking what they were skilled at. ... Also tattoos on the wrist or fingers were thought to ward away illness and worries. Throughout history tattoos have marked membership in a secret clan or society. ... Many media forms have used the idea of tattoos as an indication of membership to a secret clan. ... Some of the earliest tattoos can be traced back to Egypt, most likely during the building of the pyramids. With the expansion of the Egyptian empire tattoos spread as well. ... All of these cultures had different uses for tattoos. ... The Ainu are also believed to have introduced tattoos to Japan.