History of Tattoos: A Complete Timeline - AuthorityTattoo

Written ByDan Hunteron November 28, 2019Last Updated: October 16, 2023 Tattoos are permanent forms of body art that belong to a multitude of different cultures all over the world. Here, we take a closer look at the history of tattoos. We’ll focus on where they originated from, and how practices have evolved since early times. We’ll also look at how societal attitudes toward tattoos have changed over the years.When and Where Were Tattoos First Performed?Tattoos date back many thousands of years. In fact, we have firm evidence that tattooing is an ancient art form, after discoveries of tattoos on mummified skin were found. The oldest evidence of human tattoos is believed to be from between3370 BC and 3100 BC.Otzi the Iceman was discovered in September 1991. His nickname comes from the location he was found in theOtzal Alps. His body has naturally mummified and preserved, making him Europe’s oldest human mummy.Otzi’s body has a total of61 tattoosin various different locations, with the ma...