Ice Mummy The Discovery of a 5,000 Year-Old Man

A gripping account of one of archaeology's most remarkable discoveries. In 1991, hikers in the Italian Alps stumbled upon the frozen remains of a man preserved in ice for over five millennia. This book chronicles the scientific investigation that followed, revealing how researchers pieced together the life, death, and world of this ancient individual. Through advanced forensic techniques and archaeological analysis, we learn about his clothing, tools, diet, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death high in the mountains. A fascinating window into prehistoric Europe and the ingenuity of early human survival.