Mystery Unearthed: Farmer Stumbles Upon 6,000-Year-Old Venus Figurine That Could Rewrite History
This particular figurine is about 12 centimeters tall and has distorted proportions: no facial features, exaggerated breasts, and short limbs. The Venus Of Kołobrzeg was carved out of limestone that contained mussel and snail shell fragments.
Archaeologists believe that the flat back of the figurine may indicate that it was propped up for use in some sorts of rituals.
Wikimedia CommonsThe Venus of Willendorf is another example of a prehistoric Venus figurine discovered in Europe.
Similar Venus figurines have been found in other parts of the world, including central Europe. The Venus of Willendorf, which was found in Austria but may have originated in northern Italy, has been dated back to between 28,000–25,000 BCE. Meanwhile, another Venus figurine, this one discovered in Germany, dates back nearly 40,000 years.
The age of these other Venus figurines adds to the distinctiveness of the Venus Of Kołobrzeg. While still thousands of years old, it is comparatively younger than its other European counterparts, sparking questions for archaeologists.
Additionally, most other Venus figurines were made of clay – not carved from limestone. According to the museum, the Venus Of Kołobrzeg shows a higher level of artistic skill despite its simple aesthetics.
The Polish Arms Museum has announced that they will be putting the Venus Of Kołobrzeg on display as the centerpiece of an upcoming exhibit. It will be the first time the figurine will be able to be viewed by the public.
After reading about the Venus Of Kołobrzeg figurine, discover the story of a 3,000 year-old figurine of a goddess found in Italy. Then, learn about perhaps the most famous representation of Venus in history, the Venus de Milo.
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