Oetzi, the Iceman by sandra46
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This is the entrance of the Museum in Bozen/Bolzano, where the mummy of Oetzi is kept in a hyper-technological room. Oetzi is the nickname the Austrians gave him, when he was first found by chance by a couple of Bavarians in the Similaun glacier just a few metres from the Austrian border. After the mummy was recognized as an archaeological mummy and not a victim of an avalanche they started to study it in Austria, until it was clear that it had been found within the Italian border. Hence it was carried south, to Bozen/Bolzano where a new museum had been built for Oetzi the Iceman of the Similaun and the equipment they found with him: clothes, weapons and other objects. It is considered the most important archaeological discovery of the last century, and it probably was, since it allowed to date the Copper Age back of about one thousand years, and gave us artefacts, that are usually destroyed by time, perfectly preserved by the ice. From the exams the scientists proved that Oetzi came from the southern part of the Alps and lived in a village in Senales valley, not far from Bozen. Next I'll show you some photos of the reconstructed village.
Here we couldn't take photos inside, but from the posters you can see the new Oetzi, a statue made by two Dutch artists according to the latest phorensic techniques of reconstruction. The result is impressive. The stickers on the trashbin form an impromptu piece of urban artwork.
For those interested in Oetzi, here is the museum website http://www.archaeologiemuseum.it/en
Thanks for your kind comments.
Comments (40)
alanwilliams
its a remarkable story and a good illustration of this
magnus073
Sandra, thank you so much for sharing this exciting discovery with us. I would love to visit the museum in person and can't wait to check out their website. Thank you also for providing so much detailed background information on his discovery
Hendesse
Superb shot and very interesting. There was much in the newspapers here in Germany, as they have found him in the mountains.
bobrgallegos
This is cool! Great story and capture!
durleybeachbum
Fascinating!
virginiese
I know him : I go every year in the Oetz Valley. I think I should go an visit this museum once. Great capture !
brycek
Wonderful capture and information!!
UteBigSmile
Super Schnappschuss Sandra, um den 'Mann aus dem Eis' spinnen sich ja so viele Gerüchte, ob wir jemals die ganze Wahrheit über ihn erfahren!?!
eekdog
cool shot of the posters, would be awesome to see a photo of the mummy. great info my friend.
Umbetro38
I agree here with all other comments, so great Information about this capture
Radar_rad-dude
A magnificent bit of information and fine photo, Sandra! Thanks so very much for sharing this find with us! I greatly appreciate your kindness in doing so!
Faemike55
I remember when that occured Nice to know that he has a safe home
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
Richardphotos
superb composition
danapommet
Thank you for the link Sandra. I enjoyed reading all of the museum stories about the curse, tattoos and how he died. A wonderful presentation.
jac204
Thank you for sharing this. My father ended the war in Vent, Austria, which I think is in the general area of where the Iceman was found.
lyron
Fabulous capture. Splendid image!!
claude19
fascinating capture, and a sensationnal story of archeology !!!
wysiwig
I followed Oetzi's story here in the States. A thoroughly fascinating story. When he was examined it was discovered that he had been shot with an arrow. This is what probably killed him. I would love to know the story behind that fact.
sharky_
Interesting story and find of Otzi the Iceman... Aloha "Otzi the Iceman Part 1" "Otzi the Iceman Part 2" "Otzi the Iceman Part 3" "Otzi the Iceman Part 4"
renecyberdoc
most excellent info bit and hommage.
whaleman
Interesting shot!
cricke49
excellent capture and commentary, great presentation all around, thanx for sharing!:)*5
jayfar
This is so interesting, you have described it wonderfully. I would love to see this for myself.
JuliSonne
Ötzi....dieser Fund war eine Sensation!!! und hat neugierig gemacht. Die Wissenschaftler haben sich förmlich auf ihn gestürzt. Ein echt COOLER Mann...in jeder Hinsicht wink
erlandpil
Great captur erland
dakotabluemoon
Wow this is awesome gotta check this out great image.
Jean_C
Superb image and very interesting infos!
Kaartijer
Well seen, good composition!
Leije
Interesting infos and very nice shot !