Venus of Monruz, Paleolithic Venus figurine in Neuchâtel, Switzerland
The Venus of Monruz measures 16 millimeters in height and represents a simplified female form carved from polished jet stone.
Archaeological excavations in 1991 revealed this female figurine at a Magdalenian hunter camp, dating back approximately 13,000 years before present.
The pendant belongs to the Lalinde-Gönnersdorf style of Venus figurines, characterized by abstract representations of kneeling or seated female forms.
Visitors can examine this prehistoric pendant at the Laténium Museum alongside two similar jet figurines discovered at the same archaeological site.
The jet material used for crafting this Venus figurine originated from distant locations, indicating early trade networks among Paleolithic communities.
Inception: 13000-01-01
Made from material: jet
GPS coordinates: 47.00361,6.96083
Latest update: May 12, 2025 13:34
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