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Why the 30,000-Year-Old Figurine Venus of Willendorf Still Fascinates

There are several relics of historical importance. One of these is the intricately designed statuette known as the Venus of Willendorf. While other famous Venus figurines have survived the test of time, this one is especially intriguing. The Venus of Willendorf, also called Woman of Willendorf or Nude Woman, is an Upper Paleolithic female figurine and is perhaps the most ...

Jack Roberts

Venus of Willendorf limestone statuette.