The Tyrolean Iceman and questions of taphonomy and tissue identification

Authors

Although the Iceman and some Egyptian mummies are described as well preserved, they can nevertheless display damage or decay from a microscopic to a gross macro level. During research on aspects of these bodies, it became clear that we still need to define levels of preservation in more detail, and perhaps even down to specific tissues. The reason for this is that poor observation is likely to obscure aspects of taphonomic reconstruction. It may also prevent correct forensic interpretation. The examples will provide some variable evidence for discussion.

Dimensions

Altmetric

Downloads

Citations

How to Cite

Brothwell, D. (2005). The Tyrolean Iceman and questions of taphonomy and tissue identification. Journal of Biological Research - Bollettino Della Società Italiana Di Biologia Sperimentale, 80(1). https://doi.org/10.4081/jbr.2005.10187