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2019      Drawing a bead on a mummy's ancient arsenal

 

  • Ötzi is the mummy who keeps on giving. Since the 5,300-year-old “Iceman”—the world’s oldest mummy—emerged from a high-altitude tomb, in 1991, he’s had just about every part of his remains and possessions thoroughly analyzed, from his leather clothes to his bear fur cap and grass cape. He was also carrying a 5300 year old hunting kit.