What does the discovery and study of Otzi reveal about the nature of Archaeology?
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SummaryArchaeology is - “The discovery, recovery, and study of material evidence or artifacts (i.e. structures, tools, clothing, implements and burial sites in various states of preservation) of past human life and culture”
The methodology used in Archaeology can be effectively demonstrated through the discovery of Otzi the Iceman and the sequential processes involved in analysing Otzi.
Otzi was one of the most significant discoveries in Archaeology. To start with he was the oldest human mummy in Europe and certainly one of the oldest well preserved mummies in the world. Otzi’s discovery has also shaken the foundations of knowledge for his time period (Chalcolithic Age) thus changing our perception of his time. Otzi was discovered by two hikers, Helmut and
Erika Simon, on the Similaun Glacier (border of Austria and Italy) on September, 1991. He was half buried in ice with only his head sticking out of the ground.
The study and discovery of Otzi will help demonstrate the archaeological concepts and processes involved in Excavation, Preservation and Dating techniques.
The methodology used in Archaeology can be effectively demonstrated through the discovery of Otzi the Iceman and the sequential processes involved in analysing Otzi.
Otzi was one of the most significant discoveries in Archaeology. To start with he was the oldest human mummy in Europe and certainly one of the oldest well preserved mummies in the world. Otzi’s discovery has also shaken the foundations of knowledge for his time period (Chalcolithic Age) thus changing our perception of his time. Otzi was discovered by two hikers, Helmut and
Erika Simon, on the Similaun Glacier (border of Austria and Italy) on September, 1991. He was half buried in ice with only his head sticking out of the ground.
The study and discovery of Otzi will help demonstrate the archaeological concepts and processes involved in Excavation, Preservation and Dating techniques.
Table of Contents
- Introduction.
- Excavation Techniques.
- Preservation Techniques.
- Dating Techniques.
- Conclusion
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