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

• World’s oldest human who was found in ice

Clothing

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

Tools & Weapons

• Copper Ax

• Bow and Arrows

• Stone Knife

• Medicine Bag

Cause of Death?

• Hypothermia: – Extremely low body temperature

– Most common theory of death• Froze to Death

Cause of Death? (cont.)

• Bled To Death– Suffered an injury

• Ritual Sacrifice– Sacrificed by a rival tribe

• Hit His Head– Fell and hit his head– Was knocked unconscious

• Murdered – Was attacked and killed

• 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?