Shigir Idol

9600 BCE · Ural, Sibirya · cultural

Standing about 5 m tall, the world's oldest known monumental wooden sculpture, carved with geometric and anthropomorphic motifs.

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What was Shigir Idol?
Standing about 5 m tall, the world's oldest known monumental wooden sculpture, carved with geometric and anthropomorphic motifs.
When did Shigir Idol happen?
9600 BCE
Where did Shigir Idol take place?
Ural, Sibirya