Verraco de las Cogotas, Ancient stone sculpture at Plaza Calvo Sotelo, Ávila, Spain
This stone carving depicts a breeding pig with detailed features including drilled eyes, marked tusks, and a carefully crafted representation of anatomical elements.
The sculpture originates from the Iron Age settlement of Castro de Las Cogotas in Cardeñosa, created by the Vettones people before Roman conquest.
The statue belongs to a collection of zoomorphic sculptures found across central Spain, reflecting the spiritual and social practices of pre-Roman societies.
The sculpture stands near the medieval city walls, measuring 176 centimeters long, 127 centimeters wide, and 67 centimeters high on a semi-lightweight pedestal.
The figure retains specific anatomical details such as a curled tail, defined hooves, and two symmetrical depressions measuring 3 centimeters in depth.
Location: Ávila
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 40.65426,-4.69746
Latest update: March 10, 2025 23:23
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