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Man from the Hauslabjoch

O Gaber1, K H Künzel

  • 1Institute für Anatomie, Universitas Leopoldino-Franciscea Oenipontana, Innsbruck, Austria. othmar.gaber@uibk.ac.at

Experimental Gerontology
|February 10, 1999
PubMed
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A well-preserved mummy, Ötzi the Iceman, from the Late Stone Age was discovered in the Alps. Ongoing studies analyze his remains to understand his life and cause of death.

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Area of Science:

  • Archaeology
  • Paleontology
  • Anthropology

Background:

  • Discovery of a remarkably preserved mummy on the Austrian-Italian border.
  • The remains date back to the Late Stone Age (circa 3000 BC).

Observation:

  • The individual was a 45-46 year old male, 160 cm tall, weighing 45 kg.
  • The body was freeze-dried and found at an altitude of 3,200 meters.

Findings:

  • Multiple scientific disciplines including CT scans and paleobotany are being used for analysis.
  • Research aims to reconstruct the living conditions and cause of death.

Implications:

  • Provides invaluable insights into Late Stone Age European populations.
  • Offers a unique window into prehistoric life, health, and environment.