Theory: Oetzi Murdered in Power Play

Jan. 4, 2005 | Rossella Lorenzi

[blam]

GGG Ping.

[SteveH]

Thanks for the post, it's mostly BS.

If you're referring to the theory, I think it's connected to archeologists' evidently innate drive to recreate more culture from less artifacts... ;-)

[blam]

"If you're referring to the theory, I think it's connected to archeologists' evidently innate drive to recreate more culture from less artifacts... ;-)"

Yup. They sure went on a flight of fancy with the copper axe, huh?

BTW, that copper axe pushed the copper age back 1,000 years.

[Rudder]

Too much speculation by the so-called "experts."

They call him old because he is 45. The life span (a statistical average) then may have been very short, but that does not translate into 45 year-old men being old. A copper (heavy and soft metal) axe would be wonderful in stage shows or ceremonies but not useful in any sort of practical application, a strong stick would have been a better weapon. The current climate was likely not the same as it was then. He could have likely been not running away, but rather ambushed by "highwaymen."

IMHO, speculation (mine as well) by the experts is what gives archaeology a bad name.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks Blam.

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[PoorMuttly]

Wh......wait a minute.

Didn't Muttly explain it to you last year....?


Your "Oetzi" was a philandering used arrow salesman, died with a belly full of stolen goat stew, the mayor's Ax, and the stuff you haven't found yet...(don't expect me to tell).....

...and now he's a shaman king???!!!!

[Sacajaweau]

Kinda noticeable that all these dudes look pretty much the same.

[Hegewisch Dupa]

Theory: Oetzi Murdered in Power Play

It is difficult to defend yourself when you're down one skater.

[blam]

"Kinda noticeable that all these dudes look pretty much the same."

YUP. IMO, it's what most Asians looked like 6-8,000 years ago.

[lizma]

Yup. They sure went on a flight of fancy with the copper axe

I think he was a retired copper smelter and this ax was the equivalent to our gold watch.

With any luck, I'll get to visit him this summer.