Twin” figurine found in Catal Huyuk The ancient city of Catal - TopicsExpress



          

Twin” figurine found in Catal Huyuk The ancient city of Catal Huyuk in modern-day Turkey is one of the best-preserved Neolithic settlements in the world, giving us a fascinating window into the strange world of Stone Age civilization. These mysterious twin figurines, fused along the sides of the bodies, were discovered among the many symbolic artifacts at the site, which include animal figurines and primitive representations of the human form. Archaeologists believe this particular artifact may be more than 8,000 years old. Ancient figurines like these are found all over the world, suggesting they played a religious, magical or totemistic role in pre-state societies.
Posted on: Mon, 26 May 2014 14:09:49 +0000

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