Scarification you can trace to the neolithic period of man (You wore your burnings as a sign of devotion)

The Maya would use reeds to cut fine into flesh tracing & burn colouring the outline of designs to make permanent.

Faith, demands ritual.

One can trace entire migration patterns, lineage & the epigraphy by what has been carved into skin.

I look at your body & I see worlds/civilizations passed. Or at least your time, here, in this town.

(& I wish to examine closer)