World's Oldest Murder1
However, with the discovery of an arrowhead in his body, it was clear that he was murdered.
Analysis showed that the arrow had entered his body and cut through an artery in his chest.
This would have caused severe bleeding and weakened him.
With the loss of blood, he couldn't have survived for very long after being shot.
Further examinations revealed something more about how the iceman may have died.
Using a CT scan, scientists found blood in his brain.
This indicated that he was struck on the head before he died.
Either he was hit on the head or he fell and struck his head on a rock.
Additional evidence showed that the arrow itself had been pulled out of the body.
It had been pulled out with force, leaving just the arrowhead inside.
Even more interesting was what was left behind, the copper ax.
The technology needed to make such a weapon was new at the time.
Either he was hit on the head ,or he fell and struct his head on a rock.
This suggests that the Iceman, may have been an important leader.
Scientists found blood in his brain, by using a CT scan.
The copper ax, a symbol of power and wealth, was left near the body.
With the loss of blood, he couldn't have survived for very long after being shot.
