Secrets of the Dolní Věstonice Figurines

[00:00:00]What if the oldest known ceramics weren't pots, but mysterious sculptures?

[00:00:04]In the Czech Republic, archaeologists unearthed the Dolní Věstonice [music] figurines, crafted over 25,000 years ago.

[00:00:13]These small clay figures, mainly depicting women and animals, >> [music] >> were fired in open hearths long before pottery was invented.

[00:00:21]Their purpose [music] remains debated.

[00:00:23]Were they fertility symbols, spiritual icons, or early storytelling [music] tools?

[00:00:29]The figurines reveal intricate artistry and hint at a creative ritualistic culture that flourished millennia before written history began. [music]