Using a three-dimensional computer tomography data(3D), researchers found out that the iceman suffered from tooth decay and even had bad breath. These was caused as a result of eating too much starchy food like bread---which was commonly eaten due to the rise of agriculture.
As at the time of Otzi existence, he was 46 year-old and had never cleaned his tooth. Further research revealed that the iceman could be a warrior or hunter who died in a tribal fight.
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