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Ancient Sculpture Reveals Early Human-Animal Connection

11/18/2025

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A 12,000-year-old clay sculpture discovered at Nahal Ein Gev II near the Sea of Galilee in Israel depicts a goose on a woman's back and measures 3.7 centimeters.
Its significance was recognized in 2024.
Archaeologist Laurent Davin states it represents the earliest human-animal interaction figurine and depicts a gander's mating posture.
Some researchers offer alternative interpretations, such as a story of a woman being attacked by a goose.

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Story summary

A 12,000-year-old clay sculpture discovered at Nahal Ein Gev II near the Sea of Galilee in Israel depicts a goose on a woman's back and measures 3.7 centimeters.
Its significance was recognized in 2024.
Archaeologist Laurent Davin states it represents the earliest human-animal interaction figurine and depicts a gander's mating posture.
Some researchers offer alternative interpretations, such as a story of a woman being attacked by a goose.