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Warka Mask

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The Warka Mask is a marble female face from Uruk in Iraq, made around 3100 BC and often called one of the earliest naturalistic human images.

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Where is the Warka Mask currently located?

The Warka Mask is currently housed in the Iraq Museum in Baghdad. It was briefly looted during the 2003 invasion of Iraq but was thankfully recovered and returned to the museum undamaged.

How old is the Warka Mask?

The marble mask dates back to around 3100 BC, making it over 5,000 years old. It was discovered in the ancient city of Uruk in southern Mesopotamia, which is modern-day Iraq.

What does the Warka Mask represent?

The mask represents a female face and is widely considered one of the earliest naturalistic depictions of a human in history. Many archaeologists believe it was originally part of a larger statue, possibly representing the goddess Inanna.

Who discovered the Warka Mask?

The mask was discovered in 1939 by a team of German archaeologists led by Dr. A. Nöldeke. They unearthed the artifact during excavations in the Eanna temple complex of the ancient Sumerian city of Uruk.

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