Stonehenge

Neolithic Art

By ramieve
  • Jericho, 9000 BC, West Bank, Paletine
    9000 BCE

    Jericho, 9000 BC, West Bank, Paletine

    Jericho was one of the earliest known permanent settlements in human history. The village had over 70 houses and around 1,000 inhabitants, showing how people came together to live near their crops and water sources. The community also built protective walls, providing security and demonstrating early social organization.
  • Seated Woman of Çatalhöyük, 6,000 BCE, Terracotta, 17 cm, The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Ankara, Turkey
    6000 BCE

    Seated Woman of Çatalhöyük, 6,000 BCE, Terracotta, 17 cm, The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Ankara, Turkey

    The Seated Woman of Çatalhöyük, often called the enthroned Mother Goddess or Lady of the Animals, emphasizes fertility, abundance, and protection. Her exaggerated features—such as a hanging belly and sagging breasts—reflect the physical changes of childbirth, symbolizing both the power of motherhood and the ability to rule or stand strong even after giving life. This sculpture conveys resilience and strength, much like the image of an independent mother who nurtures and protects her community.
  • Stonehenge, 3000 BCE, sarsen stones and blueston, Salisbury Plain, England
    3000 BCE

    Stonehenge, 3000 BCE, sarsen stones and blueston, Salisbury Plain, England

    Stonehenge is a circular structure built with massive standing stones, some weighing up to 25 tons. This megalithic monument is believed to have served as a sacred space for rituals and ceremonial practices.