A Unique 11,000-Year-Old Statue of a Human Sitting on a Leopard Unearthed at Karahantepe
An 11,000-year-old statue of a human riding a leopard has been discovered in Türkiye, challenging assumptions about early human art.
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The statue unearthed at Karahantepe is a rare Neolithic sculpture. It depicts a human figure sitting atop a leopard, a striking and unusual subject for art from this period. The find is significant because it is one of the oldest known sculptures of its kind.
The discovery is part of a broader excavation at Karahantepe and Sayburç, which are revealing major turning points in human history. The statue's unique subject matter and age have sparked interest among archaeologists and historians. However, the exact significance of the statue's imagery remains unclear.
The human figure's posture and the leopard's depiction may hold symbolic meaning, but coverage does not yet specify what that might be.
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Coverage (7)
- An Exceptional 11,000-Year-Old Sculpture Depicting a Man on a Leopard Found in Karahantepe La Brújula Verde · 1d ago
- 1,1000-year-old statue of human riding leopard unearthed in SE Türkiye The Peninsula Qatar · 1d ago
- Türkiye unearths 11,000-year-old stone sculpture of human figure riding leopard Qazinform · 1d ago
- Karahantepe, Sayburç reveal major turning point in human history Hürriyet Daily News · 1d ago
- Rare Neolithic sculpture unearthed at Türkiye’s Karahantepe HeritageDaily · 1d ago
- 11,000-year-old sculpture unearthed at Türkiye's Karahantepe Daily Sabah · 1d ago
- A Unique 11,000-Year-Old Statue of a Human Sitting on a Leopard Unearthed at Karahantepe Arkeonews · 1d ago
Questions people are asking
Where was the statue found?
The statue was found at Karahantepe in Türkiye.
How old is the statue?
The statue is 11,000 years old.
What does the statue depict?
The statue depicts a human figure sitting on a leopard.
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