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aug 21, 2700 BC - Votive Statues

Description:

Gypsum, alabaster, shell, limestone
Sumerian Eshnunna (Iraq)
found as offerings in a temple, meant to be "stand ins" used in the absence of a person> if a person could not attend, the figures were put in their designated place during their absence
emphasis in the eyes

Added to timeline:

24 Jan 2018

Date:

aug 21, 2700 BC
Now
~ 4728 years ago

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