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Friday, May 18, 2018

The Ice Man - Otzi

Where was otzi found?
Ötzi was found on 19 September 1991 by two German tourists, at an elevation of 3,210 metres (10,530 ft) on the east ridge of the Fineilspitze in the Ötztal Alps on the Austrian–Italian border.

What were the problems trying to recover otzi?
While trying to recover otzi the left hip was damaged because of the constant melting water flow.

Why did otzi remain intact?
Otzi´s body remained intact due to the frozen ice that surrounded his body.

When did otzi live?
the Iceman lived between 3350 and 3100 BC, We know this because the text said the Iceman was alive some 5.000 years ago.

Explain carbon dating.
Carbon-Dating is when the organism dies, the flow of C14 is interupted, and C14 absorbed during its life.

How many tattoos does otzi have?
61 tattoos

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