Ötzi -- the World's Oldest Wet Mummy (2 of 2) (IMAGE)

University of Zurich

Ötzi -- the World's Oldest Wet Mummy (2 of 2)

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This is the skull of the Iceman seen from the front. The genetic increased distance between the central front teeth as well as the severe dental abrasion can be seen, which led to a loss of more than half of the crowns in the front.

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Picture: UZH

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