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DNA TRACES ORIGINS OF ICEMAN'S RAGTAG WARDROBE

   DNA analysis of oelzi the Iceman's clothes has traced their origin to at least five different species of animals.
   Among his kit were a hat of brown bear skin and a quiver made from roe dear.
   Despite being well preserved and studied,the 5300 years old mummy's various leather items had not all been identified at the species level.
   These findings, published in scientific reports, reveal a mix of wild hunted animals with sheep,goat and cattle related to modern domestic breeds.
   The researchers say this point to copper age people choosing carefully between different wild and domesticated animals when looking for materials to make there clothes.
       www.bbc.co.uk./news /science-environment

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