Ghosts of 'Ayn Ghazāl: Mysterious Neolithic Plaster Statues
The mysterious plaster statues of Neolithic 'Ayn Ghazal in Jordan, have fascinated archaeologists and members of the public since their discovery in the 1980s. Dating to about 7400 BCE or a little later, in the Pre-Pottery Neolithic B (PPNB), their purpose remains unclear. In this video, I give you some of the back story of their discovery and recovery. #ainghazal #neolithic #ppnb #statues #jordan Chapters: 00:04 Introduction 01:04 The Discovery of 'Ayn Ghazāl 01:55 The First Cache 06:19 Conservation and Construction of the First Cache 07:22 Characteristics of the Statues and Busts 08:46 The Second Cache 10:26 Characteristics of the Second Cache 11:55 What Are They? 15:48 Conclusion 16:24 Credits
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