Rare 12,000-year-old Natufian figurine of a woman and a goose offers a glimpse into prehistoric beliefs

Archaeological excavations in northern Israel have led to the discovery of a small clay sculpture that is reshaping what was known about symbolic expression at the end of the Epipaleolithic period. The 12,000-year-old figurine was identified at the Late Natufian settlement of Nahal Ein Gev II...

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