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Egyptian Women Had Lower Back Tattoos, May Have Been Powerful Symbol for Protection During Childbirth
However, a groundbreaking discovery at the New Kingdom site of Deir el-Medina (1550 B.C. to 1070 B.C.) has rewritten history, revealing that ancient Egyptian women bore tattoos in these exact ...
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Ancient Egyptian Women Got Tattoos To Protect Them During Childbirth
The tattoos were likely associated with Bes, the ancient Egyptian god who protected women and children, especially during childbirth. One of the most important features of the site was the Great ...