The body of a man, known as Ötzi or the Iceman, was discovered in the Similan glacier in Austria and Italy.
Ötzi lived approximately 4,000 years ago and was around 5 feet 5 inches tall.
The artifacts recovered with Ötzi provided valuable insights into the late Neolithic period.
🔎 Ötzi, also known as 'The Ice Man', had a flat-worn teeth and recently cut hair.
🔥 Evidence of smoke in Ötzi's lungs and soot tattoos suggest a lifetime spent around campfires.
🍽️ Analysis of Ötzi's meals revealed the consumption of chinois meat, red deer, roots, fruit, and einkorn wheat.
💡 Ötzi, also known as 'The Ice Man', was discovered with an array of well-preserved artifacts.
🔍 The copper axe found with Ötzi provided a unique opportunity for studying how the axe and handle were connected.
🏹 Ötzi had a sophisticated kit for survival, including Flint stone tools, fire starting tools, and a quiver with advanced arrows.
🔑 Ötzi, also known as 'The Ice Man', dressed in a combination of different animal skins and had shoes designed for walking on snow.
❄️ Despite being well-prepared, Ötzi froze to death on the mountain due to overexposure.
🎯 Upon further examination, a stone Arrowhead was discovered in Ötzi's back, revealing that he was shot.
⚔️ Ötzi's death was surrounded by mystery and violence, with evidence of multiple injuries and being shot in the back.
🧭 DNA analysis found blood from four individuals on Ötzi's clothing and arrowheads, suggesting possible encounters with enemies.
💀 Ötzi's final moments were dramatic and it is believed that he may have been deliberately buried where he was found.
🧊 Ötzi, also known as 'The Ice Man', continues to be the subject of interest and study.
💡 Research has revealed various insights about Ötzi, including his cardiovascular disease, blood type, and ancestry.
⚙️ Analysis of Ötzi's skeleton indicates that he walked a lot and his hip bone was extremely worn down.
Ötzi, also known as 'The Ice Man', has been re-examined and new conclusions have been made based on new evidence and techniques.
This video celebrates the 25th anniversary of the research on Ötzi, with updates and improvements made to the previous work.
The latest research from the past few years has been incorporated into the understanding of Ötzi's life and death.