When were tattoos first invented?

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Kids & Family, Education For Kids

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🗓️ 17 May 2024

⏱️ 7 minutes

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Summary

Tattoos are a type of art that’s added permanently to a person’s skin using special inks and needles. It’s a way of decorating the body that has been around for a long time. But how long? When were the earliest tattoos? We asked sociologist David Lane to help us find the answer.

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