11,000-year-old sculpture of human seated on a leopard found at Karahantepe in Türkiye

Archaeologists discovered an 11,000-year-old sculpture in southeastern Turkiye. This unique artwork depicts a human figure seated upon a leopard's back. The 70-centimetre-high sculpture was found within a circular structure at Karahantepe. This discovery offers insights into early Neolithic artistic traditions and social practices. It adds to growing evidence of advanced capabilities in ancient settled communities.

By TOI World Desk