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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Knoll on December 24, 2019, 03:10:11 am

Title: Otzi Bowstring was made from Sinew
Post by: Knoll on December 24, 2019, 03:10:11 am

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/12/18/scientists-identify-5300-year-old-sinew-bowstring-used-otzi/?fbclid=IwAR2bBZlHWuw0OUUcktguzbBOjTYyr6v6oQy2-6JkclFxGiA7spJeX6sR59I

Title: Re: Otzi Bowstring was made from Sinew
Post by: GlisGlis on December 24, 2019, 11:03:16 am

that length of cord was identified as vegetal (probably linden bark) and with a diameter not suitable for a bow string
Now they say it's sinew and perfect for a bow. I wonder if it's the last shocking revelation or if others will follow

Title: Re: Otzi Bowstring was made from Sinew
Post by: Hawkdancer on December 24, 2019, 11:35:14 am

Undoubtably, more to come!
Hawkdancer