Iceman of the Alps Europe’s Oldest mummy Italian Alps-1991 Recovered by Austrian authorities Otzi

Discovery Site of Iceman in the Italian Alps Glacier in the Otzal Alps

Glacier in the Italian Alps

Otzi wore a grass cape, leather vest, and shoes. Plaited Grass Cape Otzi wore a grass cape, leather vest, and shoes.

Copper Axe. Oldest found in Europe, with bindings and handle intact. Copper Axe Head Copper Axe. Oldest found in Europe, with bindings and handle intact.

Quiver with arrows made of viburnum wood Quiver with arrows made of viburnum wood. Some arrows are finished with flint heads and feathers.

Ash handled flint dagger used to cut leather or game, along with grass sheath.

Fungus containing antibiotic, on a string Fungus containing antibiotic, on a string. This may have been Iceman’s “First Aid Kit.”

Iceman had 57 tatoos, some located near acupuncture points that would treat symptoms of diseases.

Cause of Death? Arrowhead wound Bruises and cuts on hands, wrists, and chest DNA reveals blood from 4 other people Victim of early snowstorm

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