27/02/2022
Body decoration is one of the oldest manifestations of human creative abilities. The history of the origin of the tattoo begins with the Paleolithic era. Tattoo arose during the period of the primitive system. Then, in different periods of the development of civilization, it acted as a sign of distinction and protection from evil spirits. Various images indicated that a person belonged to the circle of the elect. They believed that the tattoo would help save lives and return home from war or distant wanderings. The etymology of the name includes such designations as "tattoo", "stigma", "imprint", "sign".
When exactly and where the tattoos came from is unknown. According to indirect written evidence, such decorations were used 60 thousand years ago.