The Mask of Warka (named after the modern village of Warka located close to the ancient city of Uruk), also known as the Lady of Uruk, dating from 3100 BC, is one of the earliest known representations of the human face. The carved white marble female face is …

Dec 22, 2017 · Also known as the Lady of Warka, it is the earliest known representation of the human face that was most likely an embodiment of the Goddess Inanna, the Sumerian goddess of love, war, beauty, sex and fertility.

Sep 15, 2016 · Researchers believe that carved out of marble female face is a depiction of Inanna, the Sumerian goddess of love, fertility, and warfare, and the most prominent female deity in Mesopotamia. The face is approximately 20 cm (8 inches) tall, and was probably part of the goddess’ larger statue standing in one of her temples. See also:

Mar 26, 2019 · It is believed the woman pictured on the top register of the Warka (Uruk) Vase, at the National Iraqi Museum, is Inanna. Aside from the vase being found at her temple at Uruk, the two reed bundles behind her are indicators of the female figure being Inanna.

Mar 21, 2019 · The mask of Warka, the first almost complete and life-size depiction of the human face in history, with respect to its anatomical details. It is made of marble and is about 20 cm tall. The eyes may have been inlaid with shells and lapis lazuli.

May 18, 2023 · The Mask of Warka, also known as the Warka Head or the Lady of Uruk, is one of the most striking and significant archaeological discoveries from ancient Mesopotamia. This iconic artefact, dating back to around 3100 BCE, provides a rare and remarkable glimpse into the early development of sculptural art, religious beliefs, and the portrayal of ...

Sep 24, 2003 · Iraqi police, supported by U.S. military police, recoved the limestone sculpture of a woman's head outside of Baghdad and is considered one of the most important looted pieces returned thus far.

This artifact, the Lady’s Head from Warka (ancient Uruk), is made of marble and dates to 3000 B.C. It was stolen from the Iraqi National Museum in April 2003 and recovered in September.

Sep 27, 2024 · The Mask of Warka, also known as the ' Lady of Uruk', from Uruk and dating from 3100 BC, is one of the earliest representations of the human face. The carved marble female face is probably a depiction of Inanna.

The Mask of Warka, also known as the Lady of Uruk, dating from 3100 BC, is one of the earliest known representations of the human face. The carved marble female face is probably a depiction of Inanna.