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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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T_09

T_13

T_08

T_11

T_04

T_03

T_10

T_07

Groups of parallel

lines were tattooed

along the Iceman’s

lower back.

A cross-shaped

tattoo was placed

near Ötzi’s knee.