Poster Print : Skull of a young girl. 16 years old. 3500-3400 BC
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Skull of a young girl. 16 years old. 3500-3400 BC
Skull of a young girl. 16 years old. 3500-3400 BC. Sigersdal Mose, Northern Zealand. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark
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3500 3500bc Copenhagen Danish Denmark Human Jawbone Mandible Mose Neolithic Nordic Nostril Prehistoric Prehistorical Prehistory Sacrifice Sisters Skull Socket Tooth Violence Years Zealand 3400
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step into the past with our captivating Skull of a Young Girl poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This ancient artifact, estimated to be from 3500-3400 BC, discovered at Sigersdal Mose in Northern Zealand, Denmark, is now brought to life in vivid detail. Preserved at the National Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen, this 16-year-old girl's skull offers a unique glimpse into our history. With its intriguing backstory and mesmerizing visual, this poster print is an excellent addition to any room, igniting curiosity and sparking conversation.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 20.2cm (11.9" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this hauntingly beautiful yet unsettling image, we gaze upon the well-preserved skull of a young girl, estimated to be around 16 years old, dating back to the Early Neolithic period, approximately 3500-3400 BC. Discovered at Sigersdal Mose, Northern Zealand, Denmark, this ancient relic now rests in the hallowed halls of the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen. The girl's delicate features, still discernible despite the passage of millennia, reveal a face that could have once belonged to a vibrant, living person. Her eye sockets, though empty, retain the faint impressions of her almond-shaped eyes, while her nostrils and jawline bear witness to the intricacies of her unique facial structure. The interior of her skull, with its well-defined sutures, speaks to the rapid growth and development that characterized her youth. The discovery of this young woman's skull raises intriguing questions about her life and the society she once inhabited. Was she a victim of violence or a sacrificial offering to the gods? Or perhaps she died naturally during childbirth, her remains carefully preserved and revered by her community? The answers to these questions may be lost to the sands of time, but her story continues to captivate and inspire scholars and visitors alike. As we contemplate the mysteries of this young girl's life, we are reminded of the rich prehistoric heritage that lies hidden beneath the surface of Northern Europe. Her presence serves as a poignant reminder of the shared human experiences that transcend the boundaries of time and culture, connecting us to our ancestors and to one another.
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