First ancient Maya tattoo tools discovered in Belize cave

Archaeologists have unearthed what may be the oldest known tattooing tools linked to the ancient Maya civilization. Found at Actun Uayazba Kab—Handprint Cave—in central Belize, the two stone artifacts seem to have been used for puncture-style tattooing…

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/05/first-ancient-maya-tattoo-tools-in-belize-cave/

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