Otzi the iceman Flashcards
1
Q
who was Otzi discovered by?
A
Erika and Helmut Simon
2
Q
where was Otzi discovered?
A
3210 meters above the sea level near Tisenjoch/Goigo di Tisa in the Schnalstal/Val Senales Valley.
3
Q
how old is the body of Otzi
A
5300 years old
4
Q
what dating technique did archaeologists use to determine the date of death?
A
Radio carbon dating
5
Q
how old do archaeologists think Iceman was when he died
A
approximately 45
6
Q
why do archaeologists think that he was 45
A
mainly the fissures on his skull however the osteons on the femur and teeth backed the theory up even more.
7
Q
what are ‘preserved’ human remains
A
‘preserved’ remains do not decay in certain conditions
8
Q
what are the main conditions that made iceman ‘preserved’
A
cold and dry
