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# The history of piercings

> Piercings have a long history dating back thousands of years and have played a significant role in various cultures around the world...

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Piercings have a long history dating back thousands of years and have played an important role in various cultures around the world.

**Antiquity and early history**

- **Egypt**Pharaohs already wore piercings as a status symbol, especially on the navel.
- **Romans and Greeks**Ear and nipple piercings were worn by warriors to symbolize bravery.
- **India**Nose piercings have been part of the culture since the 16th century and often have religious or medical meanings.

**Indigenous cultures**

- **Maya and Aztecs**Lip and tongue piercings were worn in honor of the gods.
- **African tribes**Ear, lip and nose piercings served as tribal affiliation or as an ideal of beauty.

**Middle Ages and modernity**

- In the Middle Ages, piercings became less common in Europe, but remained widespread among sailors (earrings for good luck).
- From the 1970s onwards, piercings made a strong comeback in punk and subculture.
- Today they are widespread and serve aesthetic, cultural or personal forms of expression.

Piercings have different meanings depending on the time and culture - from ritual to fashion accessory.

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