Flintknapping one of Otzi the Iceman's Arrowheads and Life in the Late Neolithic

Otzi the Iceman is one of the most important archaeological discoveries of all time. Otzi was a man who lived 5,300 years ago during a time called the Late Neolithic, when people in Europe were just beginning to use metal tools. His mummified, frozen remains were found near the border of Italy and Austria, high up in the Italian Alps. He had a number tools and other artifacts found with him, including a copper-bladed axe, a flint dagger, and two flint-tipped arrows. Here, I make a replica of one of the arrowheads found with him and discuss about this incredible archaeological find.
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[@canadiangemstones7636]

Great video, beautiful knapping!

[@jacobverble107]

This is one of my favorite archaeological discoveries.

[@herbhunter5520]

Very interesting

[@theperfectbanjo8610]

Thanks for your great work

[@pathwaysofthepast]

You’re welcome!

[@coyotearrowheadhunting3083]

.Wow, very interesting to relate one of your creations to a historical event. Great find they made from Otzi. Blessings on your way my friend. New friend.

[@antlerzflintfinder268]

Totally awesome point Silas!

[@aparson2967]

You are doing something brilliant.... I hope you get all the subscribers you deserve.

[@davehansen8405]

cool video. it was really cool to meet you this weekend at flint ridge. wish i could have stopped back by after you were done setting up. always enjoy your videos as i am a history/ pre history buff as well as a knapper. keep up the good work. ill keep watching. also wanted to say that i enjoy the music.

[@pathwaysofthepast]

It was good meeting you too! That’s ok, there’s a lot to see at the Ridge and it’s easy to get distracted. Thank you for the feedback and support!

[@wildshadowmatic1571]

Nice video I just started learning knapping 😊

[@HaggardOutdoors]

Very cool, I’ve been making his whole kit, I’ve done quiver, pack, knife sheath, and copper axe, bow is in works, I just need some arrows. I’d love to get a couple of these for my kit.

[@jimmartinette9655]

I plan to visit the museum in Bolzano this spring. I am of Italian decent. My Grandson currently lives in the Veneto region about 77 KM from Bolzano. He's in the Army Airborne stationed there and has a house off base where I can visit him, so he and I plan to go exploring in the Dolomites. Do you recommend any significant archeology sites we should visit?

[@jimmartinette9655]

I'm always interested in OtZi. I share his unique Haplogroup G DNA. Do you happen to know what the point type that is lodged in his shoulder happens to be? I'm a amateur archeologist and have been interested in that subject since I was a boy collecting arrowheads. I have been making useful primitive bows and arrows for about 20 years, and un-useful bows since boyhood.