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Iceman

Iceman. Otzi The Iceman. Named Otzi after the Otztal Alps Discovered in 1991 by two hikers Was found in the Alps between Italy and Austria Lived 5,300 years ago, during the Neolithic Age. Otzi the Iceman (cont.). 25-40 years old Thought to be a shepherd

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Iceman

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  1. Iceman

  2. Otzi The Iceman • Named Otzi after the Otztal Alps • Discovered in 1991 by two hikers • Was found in the Alps between Italy and Austria • Lived 5,300 years ago, during the Neolithic Age

  3. Otzi the Iceman(cont.) • 25-40 years old • Thought to be a shepherd • World’s oldest human who was found in ice

  4. Clothing • Dressed warmly because of the cold climate: • Fur Hat • Long Grass Cloak • Animal Skin Coat • Animal Skin Leggings

  5. Tools & Weapons • Copper Ax • Bow and Arrows • Stone Knife • Medicine Bag

  6. Cause of Death? • Hypothermia: • Extremely low body temperature • Most common theory of death • Froze to Death

  7. Cause of Death?(cont.) • Bled To Death • Suffered an injury • Ritual Sacrifice • Sacrificed by a rival tribe

  8. Hit His Head • Fell and hit his head • Was knocked unconscious • Murdered • Was attacked and killed

  9. What can We learn from the Iceman? • What similarities or differences can you see between Otzi’s way of life and Our way of life?

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