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BBC

Bbc News: Iceman's Final Meal

For Students 9th - 10th
Doctors use modern technology to determine the last meal of Otzi, the Iceman who was discovered in 1991 who lived approximately 5,300 years ago.
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Article
BBC

Bbc News: Scientists Solve Iceman Mystery

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the theories as to how Oetzi the Iceman died over 5,300 years ago. Oetzi's remains were found in 1991 by hikers in the Italian Alps.
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Article
BBC

Bbc News: Iceman Keeps Scientists Guessing

For Students 9th - 10th
Report from December 2000 about scientific findings to that point about the body of Oetzi, a 5,300-year-old corpse discovered in 1991 in the Italian Alps.
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Website
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: The Science Behind the News: Secrets of the Mummy

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the study of oxygen isotopes in the teeth of Oetzi, the 5,200 year mummy found in the Tyrolean Alps, as a way of identifying where the man had probably lived. Includes map of location of the body upon death.
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Article
BBC

Bbc News: Image of Stone Age Death

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the arrowhead found in Oetzi, the Iceman found in the Italian Alps in 1991 who is said to have lived 5,300 years ago. Scientists and professors present theories as to how Oetzi may have spent his final days.
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Article
BBC

Bbc News: Italy's Iceman Back in the Freezer

For Students 9th - 10th
This September 2000 article discusses the examination of Oetzi, the Iceman discovered in 1991 who is believed to have lived over 5,300 years ago.
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Article
BBC

Bbc News: Iceman's Final Battle

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from March 2002 describes scientific findings that suggest how Oetzi, the prehistoric man found in the Tyrolean Alps in 1991, may have died.
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Website
BBC

Bbc News: Iceman Mystery Solved

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what could likely be the birthplace and lifestyle of Oetzi, the 5,300-year-old mummy found in the Italian Alps in 1991.
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Website
Other

Otzi: Iceman of the Alps

For Students 9th - 10th
The homepage for Otzi, the Iceman of the Alps, whose remains were discovered in 1991 in the Italian Alps. Links to much information about him, including his clothing, equipment, his final route, theories about his death, the latest news...
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Purdue University

Purdue University: History of Horticulture: Quiver and Arrows of the Ice Man

For Students 9th - 10th
See a picture of a quiver and arrows found with the Ice Man in the southern Alps.
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Purdue University

Purdue University: History of Horticultue: Knife Handle and Sheath of Ice Man

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out the picture of a wooden knife handle found with the Ice Man in the Alps.
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Article
BBC

Bbc News: Italy's Iceman Comes Home

For Students 9th - 10th
This short article from January 1998 looks at the feud between Austria and Italy over Oetzi, the Iceman who lived over 5,300 years ago and was found in 1991 by hikers near the Austrian-Italian border.
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American University

American University: Trade & Environment Database: The Iceman

For Students 9th - 10th
A case study from the Trade Environment Database examines evidence that suggests that the Iceman found in the Tyrolean Alps in 1991 was a trader. It also examines the conflicting claims of Austria and Italy for the body.
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Purdue University

Purdue University: History of Horticulture: Flint Sharpening Tool

For Students 9th - 10th
See a picture of a tool the Ice Man used to sharpen flint.
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Purdue University

Purdue University: History of Horticulture: Birch Bark Containers

For Students 9th - 10th
A picture of birch bark containers the Ice Man used to carry embers for starting fires.
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Purdue University

Purdue University: History of Horticulture: Medicinal Birch Fungus

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a peek at medical practices of the Ice Man in this picture of a plant fungus attached to a leather strap.
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Article
Other

Live Science: Cold Case Closed: 'Iceman' Mummy Bled to Death

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines evidence that Otzi, the 'Iceman' mummy, discovered in the Italian Alps in 1991, most likely bled to death due to being struck by an arrow approximately 5,300 years ago.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 6: Catalhoyuk

For Teachers 6th
Read and study the sources about Catalhoyuk. As you read the four sources, think about how the physical geography of Catalhoyuk influenced its development as a civilization.
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Curated OER

Oetzi, Ap

For Students 9th - 10th
Doctors use modern technology to determine the last meal of Oetzi, the Iceman who was discovered in 1991 who lived approximately 5,300 years ago.
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Curated OER

Arrowhead, Bbc

For Students 9th - 10th
Doctors use modern technology to determine the last meal of Oetzi, the Iceman who was discovered in 1991 who lived approximately 5,300 years ago.
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Brando Quilici/discovery Channel

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes how Oetzi died approximately 5,300 years ago, mostly likely in a battle. Oetzi was the Iceman discovered by hikers in 1991 in the Italian Alps.
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Curated OER

Marco Samadelli/south Tyrol Museum of Archaeology

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes how Oetzi died approximately 5,300 years ago, mostly likely in a battle. Oetzi was the Iceman discovered by hikers in 1991 in the Italian Alps.
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Curated OER

Dr Paul Gostner/ospedale Generale Regionale Di Bolzano

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes how Oetzi died approximately 5,300 years ago, mostly likely in a battle. Oetzi was the Iceman discovered by hikers in 1991 in the Italian Alps.
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Curated OER

|Mage: South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines what could likely be the birthplace and lifestyle of Oetzi, the 5,300 year old mummy found in the Italian Alps in 1991.