A man who lived about 2,400 years ago

The Man from Tollund is a man who lived about 2,400 years ago, whose remains were found in a peat bog in Tollund, Denmark

The ancient man was found lying on his left side in a sleeping position.

On his head he wore a pointed leather cap made of eight pieces of sheepskin with fur inside.

A loop of braided leather cord was tightened around his neck.

The head is particularly well-preserved, all thanks to the tanning processes in the peat bog.

Despite the more than 2000 years that have passed since the man’s death, fine wrinkles and even stubble are clearly visible on his face.

The body was worse preserved, the skin was damaged in places, and the hands were almost completely decayed to the bone.

Scientists say the most likely cause of death is asphyxiation. Most likely, the man was either hanged for his crimes or sacrificed.