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The Mystery of the 2400-Year-Old Man Who Never Decomposed Solved

The Tollund Man is a 2400-year-old natural mummy. Discovered in 1950 in a peat bog on the Jutland Peninsula in Denmark, the Tollund Man sheds light on the past.

Scientists have dated the age of the body to the Iron Age. Because this body was naturally mummified, it is exceptionally well-preserved, to the extent that scientists have even been able to access the fingerprints of the mummy.

The Tollund Man is displayed at the Moesgaard Museum in Denmark.

The Tollund Man is a man who lived and was naturally mummified during the pre-Roman Iron Age in the 4th century BCE. Discovered buried in a peat bog on the Jutland Peninsula in Denmark in 1950, such findings are referred to as bog bodies.

How Was He Preserved?

The acidic and oxygen-deprived environment of the bog prevented the Tollund Man’s body from decomposing and ensured its preservation until the present day. As a result, there has been an opportunity to examine the body and clothing of a human from 2400 years ago in detail.

Physical Characteristics

The Tollund Man is approximately 1.80 meters tall, with dark brown hair and beard. His facial features and body are remarkably well-preserved. Examinations have revealed that he was at least 20 years old at the time of his death, but likely between the ages of 30 and 40.

Cause of Death

A leather cord mark was found around the neck of the Tollund Man. Based on this mark, it is believed that he was killed by hanging. Autopsy results indicate that his death was sudden and violent.

Clothing

When he died, the Tollund Man wore a leather cap, cloak, and trousers, all of which were found to be exceptionally well-preserved. The examination of his clothing provides valuable insights into the attire used during the Iron Age.

Significance

The Tollund Man is one of the best-preserved bog bodies in Europe. Therefore, he offers significant insights into the lifestyle and culture of people during the Iron Age. He is displayed at the Silkeborg Museum in Silkeborg, Denmark.

Examinations of the Tollund Man’s stomach revealed that his last meal consisted of oatmeal porridge and fish.

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