The Iceman is a mummified body of a Stone Age (Neolithic)
male that was naturally preserved where he died in the mountains by being
covered by snow and ice; essentially freeze drying the body (South Tyrol Museum
of Archaeology).
Due to the excellent preservation, his skin, clothing, and
gear also survived to be analyzed. He has been the subject of extreme
fascination due to the fantastic claims made about him, some true and others
false.