Uzzie's Life and Death

Uzzie, a man who lived around 5,300 years ago, was found frozen in the Utsal Alps between Italy and Austria. The podcast explores his life and the circumstances surrounding his death. Uzzie was likely a local, born and raised in the region where he was found. While the podcast suggests he may have been a mountain shepherd, there is no concrete evidence to support this theory. Nevertheless, Uzzie and his community were highly knowledgeable about the resources and terrain of the mountains. Uzzie carried various tools and clothing made from domesticated animals, such as goats and sheep. His copper axe, a technological marvel of its time, is believed to have come from a distant region, suggesting trade connections. Through genetic analysis, it is determined that Uzzie's ancestors were Neolithic farmers who settled in the Mediterranean and Central Europe. Ultimately, Uzzie's story provides insights into the broader Neolithic world and the upcoming changes during the Copper Age.