Found in Morocco, this natural pebble with human-like features is possibly the oldest known example of a figurine or representation of the human form.
Venus of Tan-Tan
By Michael Alan Prestwood
Author and Natural Philosopher
04 Apr 2024
Published 2 years ago.
Updated 2 years ago.
Venus of Tan-Tan
300,000 BCE
Africa; 300,000 to 500,000 years ago
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