Aphidian (reptilian) figurines of the Ubaid culture. Terracotta figurines with elongated heads, coffee‑bean eyes, and snake‑like features are classified as Aphidian figurines. They date to the 5th millennium BC and are associated with the Ubaid culture of southern Mesopotamia. Found in sites such as Eridu, Uric, and Erodu, many were discovered in domestic contexts, graves, or near temples.
Key facts:
- Terracotta figurines with elongated heads and reptilian features are classified as Ubaid lizard (ophidian) figurines.
- They date to the 5th millennium BC and are associated with the Ubaid culture of southern Mesopotamia.
- Found at sites such as Eridu, many were discovered in domestic contexts, graves, or near temples.
- The figurines are 5–10 cm tall, often slender, and may represent youth, elite status, or ritual objects.
Key Facts
- Terracotta figurines with elongated heads, coffee‑bean eyes, and snake‑like features are classified as Aphidian figurines.
- They date to the 5th millennium BC and are associated with the Ubaid culture of southern Mesopotamia.
- Found in sites such as Eridu, Uric, and Erodu, many were discovered in domestic contexts, graves, or near temples.
- The figurines are 5–10 cm tall, often slender, and may represent youth, elite status, or ritual objects.
Related site: Eridu — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: 7,000-Year-Old REPTILIAN Ubaid Statuettes of Mesopotamia | Ancient Architects by Ancient Architects