Information of prehistory initially changes overtime, due to changes in technology and ideas. Otzi the iceman, a prehistoric man found in the European Alps in 1991, was a turning point in how archaeologists and historians view the world and how times have changed. When Otzi’s body was discovered by two hikers, his body and possessions were taken to a laboratory, where scientists learned more about him. It was discovered, “that the Iceman lived about 5,000 years ago, in about 3000 B.C” (Jacobs p.6). Otzi’s body was found thawing, and his body is well preserved. One of the most important details seen during his discovery was his copper ax. This changes how historians viewed the finding of copper in European countries. Which left no doubt the …show more content…
The finding of Otzi's ax was his most prized possession, and was left behind with him.

Otzi had traded various stone and metal tools, and carried tools including flints, fishing nets, axs, stone amulets, a knife in a grass case and large feathered hunting arrows. The fishing net led to many questions, including how Otzi held all of his belongings. It was then concluded that it was a backpack that also held various of his tools and resources. Otzi also had a flint dagger, a bow and arrow, and a backpack frame, leading us to believe he was prepared for a journey up in the mountains. Otzi brought these items to the mountain to either trade or hunt up in the mountains, but there is no definite reason. Otzi's “clothing, made from animal skins and plant materials, gave insights into the fashion and craftsmanship of the time. He was found wearing a bearskin cap, a coat made from goat and sheep skin, leggings, and shoes stuffed with grass for insulation”(Otzi doc). The feather bow concluded that Otzi hunted for larger animals. …show more content…
Archaeologists discovered that Otzi had brown eyes, and a genetic heart disease. Otzi was also 53 and approximately 45 years old when he passed, along with weighing around 110 pounds. Otzi's weight can tell us he had a good, healthy diet, and was well fed in his village or community. When examining Otzi's DNA, a small portion contained a disease. This disease is Lyme disease, extracted from ticks. This discovery led scientists to predict that ticks were around for many years, even before prehistoric ages. Otzi's discovery and research questioned many about the climate in the Alps. His presence in the mountains suggests that the climate was warmer back then, which allowed people to climb higher