Otzi the Iceman

About this book

This handy guide to the Iceman aims to answer in straightforward prose and colour photographs some of the questions that still surround the Neolithic figure. Beginning with a look at the Icemans discovery and recovery and its reception by the worlds media Angelika Fleckinger goes on to discuss tzis appearance and health the reasons for his death (or murder) his clothing equipment his life and times. Finally Fleckinger discusses the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology and tzis role as a media figure.