Venus of Monpazier

Summary

The Monpazier Venus, also known as the "Vénus de Monpazier," is a small, prehistoric figurine of a female form that was discovered in Monpazier, a medieval town in the Dordogne region of southwestern France. It was found accidentally in 1970 outside of its archaeological context. However, it has been dated by comparison with other female figures found in Europe. This figurine is an example of Paleolithic art, specifically from the Gravettian period, which is estimated to have occurred around 22,000 to 28,000 years ago.