Anthropomorphic Stele 4,000-3,000 BCE (Neolithic) (jan 1, 4000 BC – jan 1, 3000 BC)

Description:

- El-Maakir-Qayrat al-Kaafa near Ha'il, Saudi Arabia
- Carving made out of sandstone
- Meant to represent a human (anthropomorphic) and has an emphasis on the front part of the human, as both sides were carved.
- Function was meant for trading purposes and to be used as markers

Photo:
https://sites.google.com/site/adairarthistory/_/rsrc/1473695289525/i-global-prehistory/6-anthropomorphic-stele/Screen%20Shot%202016-09-12%20at%2011.44.15%20AM.png

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