Iceman Goes Online Allowing Users to Virtually Tour His Body


	Iceman Goes Online Allowing Users to Virtually Tour His Body

infidel70

3-5-2009 10:07 AM

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infidel70 says:

To see Otzi in high definition click here:http://www.icemanphotoscan.eu/

The hunter was frozen with all his possessions including a bow, a quiver of arrows and a copper axe. He was wearing warm clothing including a cloak made of woven grass, a coat and leggings made from goatskin and a bearskin cap with a leather chin strap.

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3-6-2009 1:57 PM

sparlingphoto

Absolutely amazing...great clip, Infidel!

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