Ӧtzi by insectarium

I came across the Ötzi story, and it fascinated me. I imagined his final days…

From Wikipedia:
Ötzi, known as the Iceman, is one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in Europe. His mummified body was found in 1991 in the Ötztal Alps, straddling the border between Austria and Italy. Dating back around 5,000 years to the Copper Age (approximately 3400 - 3100 BCE), Ötzi is the best-preserved natural mummy of his time, offering invaluable insight into prehistoric life.
The Iceman’s body was preserved by the ice and glacier, with his clothing, tools, and even food items still intact. He was found wearing a bearskin cap, leather clothes (including leggings, belt, and shoes), and carrying a copper axe, flint dagger, and bow, along with arrows. These items suggest that Ötzi was a hunter and an important figure in his community. In addition, a backpack with birch-bark containers and traces of maple leaves and charcoal were discovered, indicating he was preparing for a fire.
Ötzi’s diet was diverse, with remains of grains, plants, fruits, and meat in his stomach, showing a balanced, seasonal diet. One of the most intriguing features is his 61 tattoos, created by making small incisions on his body and rubbing charcoal into them. These tattoos are considered some of the earliest forms of body art and may have had medicinal or spiritual significance.
Unfortunately, Ötzi didn’t survive his journey. A flint arrowhead was found lodged in his left shoulder, suggesting a fatal attack. The arrow caused extensive damage to his scapula and blood vessels, leading to his death. In addition, Ötzi had a cut on his right hand, indicating prior injury, possibly from a conflict.
Standing at 160 cm (5'3") and weighing 50 kg (110 lbs) at the time of his death, Ötzi was about 45 years old. His remains are displayed at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano, Italy, where they continue to provide significant clues about Copper Age life, tools, and diet. His story helps historians better understand prehistoric conflict, survival, and the art of living thousands of years ago.
From Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ötzi

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insectarium is dark ambient soundscapes created by Joel Hinkle in Springfield IL.
Influenced by dark ambient, drone, world, ritual, & industrial. His music can be found in collaborations, compilations, several documentary films, episodes of 'The Sorrow' and programs such as SomaFM, Nacht Radio Show, and Hearts of Space radio.

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