Mystery Unearthed: Farmer Stumbles Upon 6,000-Year-Old Venus Figurine That Could Rewrite History
Imagine stumbling across a tiny limestone figurine speckled with mussel and snail shells—no, it’s not a lost art project, but a 6,000-year-old Neolithic Venus discovered in Poland! This isn’t just any trinket; the “Venus of Kołobrzeg” is the very first artifact of its kind ever found in the region north of the Carpathian Mountains, and it’s already being hailed as “the find of the century.” What’s so fascinating about this petite, faceless fertility symbol with its exaggerated curves and mysterious flat back? Well, it’s not just a relic—it’s a portal into ancient European rituals and beliefs about fertility, carved by one of the first agricultural communities in the Western Pomeranian area. So, what secrets did our distant ancestors intend to immortalize in such simple yet skillful artistry, and why has this limestone beauty caused archaeologists to pause and rethink history? Let’s dive into the story behind this captivating figure that’s about to steal the spotlight at the Polish Arms Museum. LEARN MORE
The first artifact of its kind ever unearthed in Poland, this five-inch fertility symbol known as the “Venus of Kołobrzeg” was carved from limestone that’s flecked with the shells of mussels and snails.
Polish Arms MuseumThe Venus of Kołobrzeg was first discovered in 2022 and will soon be on display at the Polish Arms Museum.
A Neolithic Venus figurine uncovered by a farmer in a field in Kołobrzeg, Poland has officially been found to be 6,000 years old.
The first of its kind to ever be discovered in Poland, this Venus figurine resembles other prehistoric relics of exaggerated female forms that have been found throughout Europe and elsewhere.
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