Did you know?
Because Ozti's remains were found on a glacier, there was a dispute as to which country the remains belonged to.
They conducted a geographic survey and found that his remains lay just 97 metres from the border in South Tyrol, Italy.
A new DNA study has revealed that Ozti "shopped locally" for materials to make his clothes. This National Geographic article shows the reconstruction of the clothes Ozti was wearing and how scientists have used DNA testing and autopsy findings to discover new things about the migration of man, etc.
Videos
Although quite long, this video examines a few of the theories surrounding the death of the iceman.
SOURCE: As it happened: Death of the Iceman, Channel 4 UK, London. ClickView.
Shows time lapse images of the autopsy of the Iceman.
From National Geographic [53 seconds].
SOURCE: 2011, Iceman autopsy, 20 October, accessed20 June 2016, <https://youtu.be/CGVBgLMNnxc>.
Use the reference above, but don't forget to substitute the date YOU watched the video.
Websites with a lot of information
- Frozen stories
This is the site where Otzi's remains are housed - the Tyrol Museum.
This website has lots of resources. You will get a good understanding of the Iceman using it.
- Last hours of the iceman
From National Geographic. A 5 page article, an interactive, a photo gallery.
- 5,300 Years Ago, Ötzi the Iceman Died. Now We Know His Last Meal.From National Geographic 's Science & Innovation. New research published 12 July 2018
Websites
- Here's What Ötzi the Iceman Ate Before He Was MurderedA mere 2 hours before his grisly murder about 5,300 years ago, Ötzi the iceman chowed down on some mouthwatering morsels: wild meat from ibex and red deer, cereals from einkorn wheat and — oddly enough — poisonous fern, a new study finds.
- Otzi "the iceman" revealedFrom Youngzine, written for students. Written in 2012.
- The ice mummy: little known factsFrom Discovery News. Written in 2011. Includes a slideshow and link to another article.
- The Iceman suffered brain damage before deathFrom Discovery News. Written in 2013. Includes links to other articles.
- 5 surprising facts about Ozti the IcemanNational Geographic 2013.
- DNA Reveals Clues About “Ötzi The Iceman”From Teaching Kids News. Written in 2012.
- Cracking a Very Cold Case: the Killing of Ötzi the IcemanFrom Discover Magazine. 2012.
- A closer look at OtziFor children aged 11-14. From the South Tyrol Museum, home of Otzi. Click on the images for information.
- Iceman photoscanComplete photoscan of the body of Otzi. Examine him from 16 different angles. You can zoom right in. Also includes close up images of all his tattoos and a 3D scan (if you have 3D glasses).
- 12 things you may not know about Otzi the IcemanContains really great extra close up photographs of the spears and tools as well as his arm.
- The Iceman’s Last Meal Consisted of Fat, Wild Meat, and CerealsThe latest scientific findings on Otzi's last meal published 12 July 2018 in the Journal of Current Biology.
- Frozen storiesFrom the exhibition where Ozti is on display at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology. 2015
- Scientists Have Mapped All of Ötzi the Iceman’s 61 TattoosFrom Discover Magazine. Written in 2015. Includes a map of his tattoos.
- Death of the IcemanFrom the BBC. Aired 2002. Includes links to other sites
- Testimony from the icemanFrom the Smithsonian. Written 2003. This article is very useful for the questions archaeologists were asking early in the find.
eBooks from the catalogue
Otzi the Iceman by
Every new and groundbreaking archaeological discovery refines our understanding of human history. This title examines the study of Ötzi the iceman. The book explores what scientists know about Ötzi's life, traces his discovery and the subsequent scientific investigation, and discusses future study and conservation efforts. Well-placed sidebars, vivid photos, helpful maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of the topic. Additional features include a table of contents, a selected bibliography, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Call Number: E 937 LANISBN: 9781629683003Publication Date: 2014-08-01
Unsolved Archaeological Mysteries by Call Number: eBOOKISBN: 9781491443187Publication Date: 2015-08-01Why did ancient people in Peru create the Nazca Lines? Who built England's Avebury Circle and why? What is the purpose of Easter Island's huge stone statues? The world is full of unexplained archaeological wonders. With dramatic photos and intriguing theories, readers can go on an expedition to discover several fascinating mysteries left to us from the ancient world.
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- 2016: Lise Legg
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