OTZI the Tyrolean iceman was found by hickers in 1991 near the border of Austria and Italy in the Otztal Alps. The oldest frozen mummy in the world dated at 5,300 years old. He had pierced ears and the holes enlarged to 7-10mm in diameter. Probably some of the very first ear piercings.
His body also shows 59 markings that are clearly well preserved tattoos. After further investigation of these tattoos, scientists realize that his back and leg tattoos coincide with Acupuncture points that would treat back and leg pain. Computer tomography revealed that the iceman suffered from osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine and would have used these points in a treatment for pain in his back and legs. One of several groups of vertical lines are located to the left and right of the spinal column. Others are on the left calf, on the right instep and on the inner and outer ankle joint, two further lines cross the left wrist. A cross-shaped mark appears on the back of the right knee and beside the left Achilles tendon.
This gives us a theory that even though Acupuncture originated in China 3,000 years ago, scientists now believe that this form of medicine was practiced 5,300 years ago a very long way from China. This also gives rise to possibility that different cultures even those of prehistoric population may have had a deep, and even intuitive knowledge of the body.
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Wow! What a great finding. Just goes to prove the point (no pun meant), that ancient medicine should be resurrected in the U.S. and stop some of this price gouging on medications; making manufacturers rich off people who are ill.