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A Reconsideration of the ‘Ain Sakhri’ Figurine
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 18 February 2014
Abstract
The calcite figurine of a human couple in coitus said to be from Ain Sakhri in Judea has been interpreted as a symbol of fertility reflecting the economic and social concerns of the Natufian period. This paper presents a critical history surrounding its discovery, an evaluation of its archaeological context and a description of the piece itself, in order to address the broader issues surrounding its interpretation.
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