How old is the Iceman?
5.300 years old
When was the Iceman discovered?
1991
1992
1994
1993
How was the Iceman killed, according to researchers?
Through an examination of the body, researchers found that the Iceman was killed by an arrow shot.
Where was the Iceman found?
In the Ötztal Alps—an area on the border of Austria and Italy.
Where's the Institute for Mummies and the Iceman located?
In Bolzano, Italy.
Who's the head of the Institute for Mummies?
Albert Zink.
What makes the Iceman unique?
It's the only mummy there is in the region of such a high age.
What type of story is the Iceman's story according to Zink?
A crime story.
Is it possible that there might be other mummies in the area?
Yes, in fact there is evidence there are others.
No, there's no way.
Maybe, but it's not 100% certain.
What makes the Iceman special, according to Zink?
He’s perfectly preserved and he really gives us unique insights into this time that we don’t know so much about.
What genetic predisposition was found on the Iceman?
He had some genetic predisposition for coronary heart diseases.
What had we always believed about the coronary heart disease?
It's a disease we always believed was a modern day disease.
If we analyse mummies, we will be able to understand the roles that ___ and ___ play in different diseases.
GENES - NUTRITION
It is said that the Iceman is one of our ___, and we should study the mummy to understand our past.
ANCESTOR
Who killed the Iceman?
We don't know.
Are there more secrets in the mountains?
No
We don't know
Yes
