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Neolithic figurine, over 7,000 years old, unearthed at Turkey’s Çatalhöyük
The statuette, meausuring 17 centimeters (6.7 inches) long and weighing one kilogram (2.2 pounds), is considered unique due to its intact form and fine craftsmanship, a statement said. The figurine, which is made of marmoreal stone and considered to be part of a ritual, was discovered by the international team of archaeologists working on site under the leadership of Professor Ian Hodder, anthropologist at Stanford University in the U.S.
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