Institut für Mumienforschung - Research Fields

Research Fields

Mummy Studies

Scientific research on mummies from around the world and different historical periods provide a better understanding of humankind's history.

Iceman Studies

Reconstruction of the life and death of the Tyrolean Iceman, commonly known as Ötzi.

Paleogenetics

Study of the past through the analysis of DNA in ancient human remains.

Conservation

Development of techniques and conservation protocols for the preservation of ancient organic materials with historical and cultural value.

Bioarchaeology

Multidisciplinary research on skeletal and mummified human remains that combines archaeology, physical anthropology, paleopathology, paleoradiology and ...

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