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The predators roaming the Earth today are nothing compared to the predators of the prehistoric days. Most of these creatures would be able to take down a lion, tiger, bear or elephant with ease. Just be glad they don’t exist anymore.

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Before you decide to get something inked on your body forever, think about how long forever really is. Sure, there are options these days for removal, but that’s a painful and expensive treatment which most people would probably prefer to avoid.

These mummies show just how permanent the body art can be. Researchers around the world have been stunned by the discovery of these these impeccably preserved pieces of human culture.

Ötzi’s Soot Drawn Cures

This tattooed mummy is known as the Ice Man of Ötzi. Although he could have been covered in markings at one point, these few soot tattoos are the only ones left. They were probably used in healing rituals for joint pain and arthritis.

Fire Mummy Tattooed Limbs from the Phillipines

These smoked remains are still venerated in the Philippines. The higher the tattoo on the limbs, the higher place in society the person was while living.

The Omen Tattoos of the Headhunting Ibaloi

The 15th century headhunting Ibaloi of the mountain region of Kabayan covered their chests and backs with the elaborate inkwork of geometric shapes and creatures of prey. If they saw someone with more impressive tats on the battlefield, they would immediately retreat as it was seen as a bad omen.

Shrunken Heads with Maori Moko Masks

The tattoos, called “Tā moko,” were part of the rituals surrounding the transition from childhood into adulthood. The more moko you had, the higher status in society you were.

Branded Hands in the Peruvian Highlands

The swirling designs descended from the ancient Moche culture that once ruled the area and likely belonged to farmers of the Chimu agricultural groups who, at the time, were fighting the incoming Incans.

The Altai Ice Maiden

Also known as the Ukok princess, her tattoos were maintained over time by the icy Russian weather she was buried under. The ink acted as symbols of her status and of the mythic tales she likely passed on.

Mythical Beasts on Ancient Kings

Shown on the arm of a 5th century BC ruler of the Russian steppes, the king and his comrades were inked with real and mythical menacing creatures.

Fertility Ink of Peru

This figurine from the Nazca Region of Peru indicates that women were given these fertility designs in their delicate areas.

Full Body Tattoo Theories of Ancient Europe

Likewise, this figurine from the Neolithic Cucuteni-Tripolye culture (which existed about 7,000 years ago) led researchers to believe the ancient residents of the region were covered in these geometric designs.

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After you read this post you will definitely be thankful that these animals are now extinct. There’s no way you would be able to outrun one of these things.

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Oldest Pair Of Socks.
These bad boys date back to 400 AD, and were meant to be worn with sandals.

Most people put their socks on every morning and go about their day. They never ponder the big questions. Like, when were socks invented? What did ancient socks used to look like? … Would I look good wearing ancient socks?

If you’re one of those rare people who questions the little things in the world around them, then you’re in the right place. Check out this list of ancient everyday items, and get ready to have your mind blown. Spoiler alert, ancient socks were meant to be worn with sandals.

Super vintage board game anyone?

An Egyptian board game of “Senet,” dating back to 3100 BCE.

No North America yet.

Oldest Pants.

These pants are between 3000 – 3300 years old. They were found in a tomb in western China.
Oldest Known Mask.

This freaking looking mask is from 7000 BCE.
Oldest Recorded Melody.

These clay tablets contain the oldest transcribed music in the world. They were found in Syria in 1972.
Oldest Coin.

This one dates back to 600 BCE.
Oldest Prosthetic Limb.

Also from Egypt. This object was found on a female mummy. It dates back to 950 BCE.
Ancient Musical Instrument

Made from a vulture bone, this flute is 35,000 years old.
The World’s Oldest Recipe

It’s a recipe for beer from ancient Sumeria. Researchers have dated it back to 3000 BCE. The created beer would be very strong and even have chunks of bread floating in it.
World’s Oldest Statue

Dubbed “The Lion Man,” this statue dates back to 40,000 BCE. It was discovered in southern Germany and is carved from a piece of mammoth tusk.
Oldest Shoe.

Found in Armenia, it’s about 5,500 years old.

Those ancient socks actually look pretty cozy, though I’m not sure I could pull off the socks and sandals look. Share this post on Facebook and see what your friends think of these ancient things.

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5000 years of awesome cat ladies.

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