Otzi Discovered: Iceman Reveals Prehistoric Secrets
German hikers stumble upon a perfectly preserved 5,300-year-old body in the Ötztal Alps, instantly transforming our understanding of Copper Age life through his intact tools and clothing. This discovery forces archaeologists to rewrite timelines regarding ancient metallurgy and provides the first direct physical evidence of prehistoric medical practices like trepanation.
September 19, 1991
35 years ago
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