Scholarly debate
Hauptmann proposed a mother-and-child reading; Verhoeven discussed composite human imagery and possible phallic symbolism. Neither is secure, and the DAI account stresses the uncertain context and meaning.
OBJECT RECORD · ESTABLISHED · CHECKED 2026-10-22
Kilisik composite limestone sculpture
Kilisik composite limestone sculpture
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Record
| Site | Kilisik |
|---|---|
| Location now | Found near the village of Kilisik in Adıyaman; the original archaeological context is uncertain. |
| Discovered | Found in 1965, according to the DAI account. |
| Dating | Early Neolithic / PPNB in cited scholarship; no secure excavated context or calibrated date is available. |
| Dimensions | Approximately 80 cm high. |
What is carved
An approximately 80 cm limestone sculpture combines a large T-headed human-like figure with a smaller figure below or in front. The form is documented, but the original context and relationship between figures remain uncertain.
Interpretations
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