Researchers have uncovered rare evidence of toddlers tattooed in Nubia during the Christian era, revealing visible facial markings.

Ancient Nubians who lived between the 7th and 9th centuries tattooed the cheeks and foreheads of their infants and toddlers.

Christian Palestinian tattoo artist Walid Ayash draws a tattoo on the arm of a Coptic Egyptian pilgrim on April 28, 2016, at his studio in Bethlehem. Thomas Coex /AFP via Getty Images Holy Week and ...

The 1,400-year-old Nubian toddler tattoos are not isolated curiosities but part of a broader pattern of body marking that is ...

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From tiny, delicate patterns to bold, sprawling works of art, mandala tattoos showcase harmony and symmetry in every detail — a reflection of centuries-old spiritual traditions, religious beliefs, and ...

(The Conversation) — Historically, many Christians got tattoos around Holy Week − usually a cross − to honor Christ’s martyrdom. (The Conversation) — Holy Week and Easter are perhaps the most ...