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Ötzi, also known as the Iceman, is a well-preserved natural mummy of a man who lived around 3300 BCE, during the Copper Age. His remarkably preserved body was discovered in 1991 in the Ötztal Alps on the border between Austria and Italy, hence his name. The level of preservation, in both his body and his belongings, provides invaluable insights into the life and times of early European humans. Ötzi was found with clothing, tools, and weapons made from materials like leather, wood, and stone, indicating a high degree of craftsmanship and survival skills. Scientific studies of his body have revealed details about his diet, health, and even his possible cause of death, which seems to have been due to violence. His tattoos, which are some of the oldest known to science, appear to have been therapeutic in nature. Ötzi is a critical piece of human history, offering a window into the past and the daily lives of prehistoric people.