Since they made such a fuss over his burial, he probably was a leader, and died in battle. Or, as you said, murdered. Could have been a hunting accident. But regardless, it’s pretty amazing how well-preserved the remains are.
more from Anatolia:
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http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/anatolia/index?tab=articles
Dick Cheney's not that old.