Prehistoric Female Statue

James Blake Wiener

by James Blake Wiener
published on 30 November 2017

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Prehistoric Female Statue — This prehistoric statue depicts the female physique and is made of tuff. It dates from the 15th-13th century BCE, and it could have been used in ritual and ceremonies. It was excavated in what is present-day Armenia. (Metsamor Historical-Archaeological Museum-Reserve, Taronik, Armenia)

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James Blake Wiener

James Blake Wiener has a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2017, November 30). Prehistoric Female Statue. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7727/prehistoric-female-statue/

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Wiener, James Blake. "Prehistoric Female Statue." World History Encyclopedia, November 30, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7727/prehistoric-female-statue/.

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Wiener, James Blake. "Prehistoric Female Statue." World History Encyclopedia, 30 Nov 2017, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7727/prehistoric-female-statue/.