Tag: Great Mother
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Tumba Madžari Great Mother: The Boxy Goddess Protecting North Macedonia’s Stone Age Homes
Unveiling a Stone Age Icon The Great Mother of Tumba Madžari stands as one of the most intriguing prehistoric sculptures ever found in the Balkans. Discovered in 1981 in the North Macedonian village of Tumba Madžari, this 7,800-year-old clay figurine offers a rare glimpse into the symbolic and daily life of early communities. While many…
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Tumba Madžari Great Mother: The Cube-Shaped Goddess of North Macedonia
Unearthing a Cube-Shaped Icon: The Great Mother In 1981, archaeologists uncovered a remarkable clay sculpture in the North Macedonian village of Tumba Madžari. Known as the Great Mother, this figurine dates back about 7,800 years and sheds light on how early communities in the Balkans imagined protection and domestic life. What makes the Great Mother…