This human face pillar was found at Karahan Tepe, with researchers interpreting it as a status symbol for a community or family. Could also have served as a ritual object. This discovery provides concrete evidence that T-pillars represented humans in prehistoric minds. Even non-anthropomorphic T-pillars may imply something with agency or thought.
Karahan Tepe Domestic Context and Significance
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- The face pillar was found in a domestic enclosure at Karahan Tepe
- This suggests possible interpretation as status symbol for noble family
- Alternative theories include ward off illness or serve as ritual/curse object
- Discovery provides evidence that T-pillars represented humans in the minds of prehistoric people
- Even non-anthropomorphic T-pillars may imply something with agency or thought
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