Clonycavan Man
Clonycavan Man is a bog body that was discovered in 2003 in a peat bog in Clonycavan, Ireland. The torso and upper abdomen of Clonycavan Man were found in a peat harvesting machine, which was most likely responsible for the severing of his lower body. Examination has revealed that Clonycavan Man's skull was split open by a sharp object. In addition, he had a large laceration across the bridge of his nose. Whilst Clonycavan Man was found without any clothing, his defining characteristic is undoubtedly the Mohawk hairstyle he still sported over 2000 years after his death. This fashion statement was achieved with the help of a hair gel made of plant oil and pine resin imported from south western France or Spain. This little piece of seemingly unimportant information has shed light onto the concerns of the societies of the western Europe during the Iron Age. The gel also indicates that Clonycavan Man may have been a man of particular importance and wealth, as such a substance would be quite expensive to import.
Scientific study of Clonycavan Man's hair has revealed a vegetable-rich diet, which indicates that he died during summer. Radiocarbon dating has placed Clonycavan Man between 392 BCE – 201 BCE. He was in his early twenties when he died.
Scientific study of Clonycavan Man's hair has revealed a vegetable-rich diet, which indicates that he died during summer. Radiocarbon dating has placed Clonycavan Man between 392 BCE – 201 BCE. He was in his early twenties when he died.