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Ancient Ice Mummies (Paperback, New)
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Ancient Ice Mummies (Paperback, New)
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List price R600
Loot Price R532
Discovery Miles 5 320
You Save R68 (11%)
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Ancient human bodies, melted from their glacial time-capsules,
present unique sources of highly detailed information of lives
spent long ago. One example of particular note has been dubbed by
the world's media 'OEtzi the Iceman'. Deservedly celebrated from
the moment of his incredible discovery, his fame has only increased
with the realisation of his murder. Found high in the Alps shot in
the back by an arrow, OEtzi lived some 5,200 years ago and
represents the oldest and coldest of cold cases. The hectic and
violent last few days of his life have been revealed by various
analyses of his gut contents which can be likened to an encoded
diary and a map. Pollen and coarse remains of plants including
mosses have been crucial in these respects. DNA analysis has
revealed details of his diet. Stable isotopes have indicated two
homelands. This is a detective story unparalleled in scientific
archaeology. In this engaging and fully illustrated new book, one
of the world's foremost authorities on glacier mummies explores
their curious preservation and unravels the clues they have left
for us locked in ice, frozen in time. As one the most mysterious
and best preserved examples, OEtzi and his story are given special
attention.
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