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Ancient microorganisms offer new clues to the Iceman’s mummification (1997)

Rollo, F. ; Luciani, S. ; Ubaldi, M.

Springer

Human evolution 12 (1997), S. 197-208

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ISSN: 1824-310X

Keywords: Iceman ; ancient DNA ; microbial palaeoecology ; mummification ; taphonomy

Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000

Topics: Biology

Notes: Abstract The DNA identification of the microorganisms that colonized the so-called Tyrolean Iceman in the ancient times can offer a clue to understanding the exact process through which the natural mummification of the 5.100–5.300 year-old body took place. The results suggest that this process was considerably more complex than previously assumed (wind desiccation followed by freezing) possibly involving also a prolonged stage of water immersion of the corpse.

Type of Medium: Electronic Resource

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02438069

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