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201650 minGdocumentary

7.7/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

NOVA: Iceman Reborn

201650 minGdocumentary

7.7/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

More than 5,000 years after his murder, Otzi the Iceman remains the oldest human mummy on Earth, revealing insights into early European civilization.

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More than 5,000 years after his murder, Otzi the Iceman remains the oldest human mummy on Earth, revealing insights into early European civilization.

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Bonnie Brennandirector

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Otzi the Iceman, discovered in the Alps, is the oldest human mummy known to science. Murdered over 5,000 years ago, his remains provide crucial insights into early human life. Recent findings reveal details about his health, diet, and the environment of prehistoric Europe. The documentary examines how these discoveries contribute to understanding the dawn of civilization on the continent. Through scientific analysis, it reconstructs the life and times of this ancient figure.

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