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Leggings found with the Oetzi Iceman (goat hide)
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Leggings found with the Oetzi Iceman (goat hide)
WNB222119 Leggings found with the Oetzi Iceman (goat hide) by Copper Age, (4th millennium BC); approx 65cm long cm; South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Bolzano, Italy; (add.info.: several pieces of leather sewn together with animal sinew; only go up to thigh on each leg; prehistoric mountaineer of 4th millennium BC; discovered at 3200 metres in Tyrolean Alps preserved in an ice glacier; probably died of arrowhead wound in left shoulder; ); eWolfgang Neeb; out of copyright
Media ID 23353388
© Wolfgang Neeb / Bridgeman Images
Artefact Artifact Copper Age Fragment Fragments Hibernatus Ice Man Otzi Pre Historic Primitive Skeletal Trousers
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This print showcases a remarkable archaeological find - the leggings discovered alongside the iconic Oetzi Iceman. Made from goat hide during the Copper Age in the 4th millennium BC, these leggings offer a glimpse into ancient fashion and craftsmanship. Measuring approximately 65cm long, they were found at an astonishing altitude of 3200 meters in the Tyrolean Alps, perfectly preserved within an ice glacier. The leggings themselves are a testament to human ingenuity and resourcefulness. Several pieces of leather were skillfully sewn together using animal sinew, creating a durable garment that only reached up to the thigh on each leg. These primitive trousers provide valuable insights into how our prehistoric ancestors adapted their clothing for survival in extreme mountainous environments. The Oetzi Iceman, whose remains were discovered alongside these leggings, is believed to have met his demise due to an arrowhead wound in his left shoulder. This extraordinary artifact not only offers clues about early human attire but also sheds light on this ancient mountaineer's tragic fate. Now housed at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano, Italy, this photograph by Wolfgang Neeb captures every intricate detail of these skeletal fragments with precision and artistry. It serves as a reminder of our shared history and invites us to marvel at humanity's enduring curiosity about our past.
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