Ancient Egyptian women sported lower back tattoos, or 'tramp stamps,' more than 3,000 years before they were popularized in the late 1990s, and they did so to protect themselves during childbirth.Two mummies discovered on the west bank of the Nile River were found to have ancient markings on preserved flesh on their backs, which researcher said are associated with the god Bes who was believed to protect women and children, specifically during labor.Along with depictions of Bes, the markings included a bowl, which symbolizes a postnatal ritual, the Eye of Horus that represents protection and health and goats for good luck.
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