Ancient Maya tattooing tools identified for the first time in Belize cave
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Ancient Maya tattooing tools identified for the first time in Belize cave

From ethnographic accounts and ancient Mayan imagery, we know that the Maya engaged in various forms of body modification, including piercing, body painting, scarification, and tattooing. However, no Mayan remains with tattoos or tattooing implements are known from the archaeological record.