⌕: Naqada I
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Naqada culture
4400 BC - 3000 BC
Ancient+Egypt
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Neolithic+Egypt
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The earliest three-dimensional representations of humans from ancient Egypt have been found in graves of the Predynastic period, Naqada I, 4000-3600 BC. It is thought that their presence was to provide magical support for the owners rebirth and regeneration.(BM)
Category: SculptureMaterial: Bone, lapis lazuliDimensions: 11.4cmLocation: NaqadaAttribution: British Museum
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0[🡭]Image note: Background croppedReference: EA 32141Collection: The British Museum
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