You Wouldn't Believe What Scientists Found Frozen in Glaciers and Lakes

The Otzi Man

The Otzi Man is the oldest preserved humanoid that has ever been discovered. He was found in the Alps between Italy and Austria, and he’s roughly 5,300 years old. His DNA matched up almost perfectly to some individuals that have been living in the area for hundreds of generations past.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.