Conference topics - Ancient DNA - biomedical studies - mummy conservation - paleobotanics - paleopathology - mummification methods - biochemical studies - paleonutrition

For detailed information please see the programme.

- Plenary lectures and discussion

- Poster presentations. Poster size: A0 upright

- Visit to the Iceman: South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology

- Introduction and visit to the temporary mummies exhibition: South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology

- Conference dinner: on march 19th 2009, at 8.30 p.m.
Dinner in a typical ambiance with local specialities on the menu.

IMPORTANT: CONFERENCE DINNER FEE HAS TO BE PAID CASH AT THE CONGRESS!

- Guided ski tour to the Iceman finding spot: (Similaun Glacier, 3.200mt a.s.l.), March 22nd 2008: incl. mountain and archaeological guide, ropeway.
Duration: 4-6 hours. Alpine ski equipment needed, can be rent on request.
Food not included. On the way back lunch - break at the Similaun hut.
Requisites: physical fitness and ski experience.
Meeting point: Ropeway Kurzras valley station (Val Senales valley-Schnalstal), on March 22nd, at h.8 a.m.: www.schnalstal.com. Transfer from Bolzano to the meeting point has to be organized by private cars.

IMPORTANT: SKI TOUR FEE HAS TO BE PAID CASH TO THE GUIDE!

For further details contact mummies.iceman@eurac.edu

Scientific Review Committee

President (Chair): Albert Zink (D), head of the EURAC - Institute for Mummies and the Iceman

Honorary president: Arthur Aufderheide (USA)

Members: Eduard Egarter-Vigl (IT), Ezio Fulcheri (IT), Heather Gill-Robinson (USA), Sonia Guillen (Peru), Salima Ikram (Egypt), Melissa Johnson (USA), Niels Lynnerup (DK), Andreas Nerlich (D), Emma Rabino Massa (IT), Conrado Rodriguez-Martin (ES), Franco Ugo Rollo (IT), Frank Rühli (CH), Michael Schultz (D), Horst Seidler (A), Mark Spigelman (UK).