Adam of Macedonia
The Adam of Macedonia, earlier often referred to as the Adam of Govrlevo,[1] is a neolithic sculpture found by archaeologist Milos Bilbija of the Skopje City Museum where it now resides.[2]
| Adam of Macedonia | |
|---|---|
| Created | c. 5,478 BC |
| Discovered | 2000 North Macedonia |
| Discovered by | Milos Bilbija |
| Present location | Skopje, North Macedonia |
Description
More than 7,000 years old, it is the oldest artwork and artifact found in the Republic of North Macedonia. Dating from the 6th millennium BC, the sculpture's creator represented a sitting male body, and showed details in the spine, ribs and navel, and erect phallus.
References
- "Re-branding of "Adam of Govrlevo" to "Adam of Macedonia"". Archived from the original on 2021-08-08. Retrieved 2006-10-05.
- Skopje In Your Pocket By Sco, Jeroen van Marle
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