Results: Rare 3,800-year-old figurine unearthed in Israel
Published on 11/27/2016
The "thinker" figure capping an 18-cm jug was found in a Middle Bronze Age grave.
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A "unique" 3,800-year-old figurine showing a seated person, apparently deep in thought, has been unveiled in Israel. Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) said on Wednesday the figure (wearing a hat and with its chin resting on its hand) was discovered recently in excavations at Yehud, east of Tel Aviv. Are you familiar with this story?
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What facts are you familiar with about the 3,800-year-old figurine and the context of the grave? The unique ceramic vessel is the first to have ever been found.
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Within the context of the grave, can indicate that an important person was buried there.
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The findings date from the Middle Bronze Age, also known as the Canaanite period.
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The figurine was found in a grave alongside other funerary offerings including daggers, arrowheads, and an axe head.
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The subject's sex was not completely clear, but it was probably male.
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It is impossible to say who the creators of the objects and the person buried at the site were.
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N/A or I am unfamiliar with all of these facts.
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The level of precision and attention to detail in creating this almost 4,000-year-old sculpture is extremely impressive. Do you find this detailed figurine to be an impressive sculpture? Yes
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One can see that the face of the figure seems to be resting on its hand as if in a state of reflection. Do you agree with this statement? Yes
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