Venus Figurines
The Venus figurines are a collection of prehistoric sculptures that depict exaggerated female figures. These figurines date back to the Upper Paleolithic period, approximately 25,000 to 10,000 years ago, and have been discovered at various archaeological sites across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The purpose and cultural significance of these figurines remain a subject of debate among archaeologists and anthropologists, with theories ranging from fertility symbols and religious icons to depictions of beauty or representations of the female archetype in prehistoric societies.
