Venus of Laussel, Paleolithic limestone relief in Marquay, France
The Venus of Laussel measures 46 centimeters in height and depicts a nude female figure holding a bison horn with thirteen carved notches.
The limestone relief, discovered in 1911 by Jean-Gaston Lalanne, dates back to 23,000 BCE during the Gravettian period of the Upper Paleolithic era.
This female figure represents fertility through emphasized physical features and holds a bison horn that might indicate lunar or menstrual cycle tracking.
The Venus of Laussel is exhibited at the Musée d'Aquitaine in Bordeaux, where visitors can examine the red ochre traces on its surface.
Unlike other Venus figurines from this period, this relief includes a counted marking system on the horn, suggesting early mathematical or astronomical understanding.
Location: Bordeaux
Inception: 23000-01-01
Height: 54 cm
Width: 36 cm
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 44.94722,1.10694
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38
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