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Mehrgarh
Recovered oldest ceramics figures in South Asia
Mostly female, probably for the worship of Mother Goddess with cultic significance.
In Pakistan(Baluchistan)Kachchi plain, on banks of river Bolan(Presently between Pakistani cities of Quetta, Kalat, Sibi)
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Mehrgarh
Site discovered in 1974 by French archaeologist- "Jean Francoise Jarrige and Catherine Jarrige."
Excavation continued from 1974, 1986, 1997 to 2000.
Vast span of continuous cultural periods from aceramic neolithic to early Harappan settlement.
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Mehrgarh
1st Antiquity-
Oldest human representation at Mehrgarh is made of "Mother of Pearl" in standing attitude.
Unique, Atypical.
Found along the western wall of a building of level 1 (Period 1-Neolithic).
Associated with limestone pendant of the same type.
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Mehrgarh
2nd Antiquity-
Part of the "Venus Figurines" tradition
Posture-Seated
Time Period-Neolithic
Date- ca. 3000 BCE
Medium-Terracotta
Features- Abundant breasts and hip suggest link to fertility and procreation
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Mehrgarh
3rd Antiquity-
Terracotta "Seated Mother Goddess"
Pakistan (Baluchistan).
Mehrgarh style, Indus Valley Civilization.
ca. 3000-2500 BCE.
Hair probably black
Body brown ochre
Yellow necklace
Arms closed under breast(Common in area)
Extravagant hairstyle.
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Mehrgarh
4th Antiquity-
"Zhob Mother Goddess"
Advanced Chalcolithic,-Period 4-5000-4000 BCE
Stylistically similar to Indus Valley figurines
Stiff body
Coiled hair on both sides
Star shaped headdress
Traces of black paint on hair, yellow on jewellery.
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