NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC HISTORY 27
ROBERT CLARK/GETTY IMAGES
ROBERT CLARK/GETTY IMAGES
KENNETH GARRETT/GETTY IMAGES
Ötzi carried a
piece of the fungus
Fomitopsis betulina,
known for its
healing properties.
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Groups of parallel
lines were tattooed
along the Iceman’s
lower back.
A cross-shaped
tattoo was placed
near Ötzi’s knee.