Scientists also noted tattoos on other joints that X-rays showed were arthritic. Still others, Jablonski says, “are on main acupuncture meridians. They may have been used to treat pain.” The Iceman’s ...

Otzi also sported a total of 61 tattoos which were in the shape of parallel lines over his rib cage, lower back, wrist, ...

In 1991, hikers in the Ötztal Alps discovered the remarkably well-preserved body of Otzi the Iceman, dating back ... maintained fine details like his 61 tattoos. Also Read: Liberty's New Home ...