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Idol of Pomos Sterling silver Copy of the Idol which Founded near by Arketipo

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The Idol of Pomos, is a prehistoric sculpture from the Cypriot village of Pomos. It dates back to the Chalcolithic period, circa the 30th century BC.

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The sculpture is on display in the Cyprus Archeological Museum in Lefkosia (Nicosia).

Symbolism

Idol of Pomos Cyprus Idol Of Pomos Painting by Augusta Stylianou

The sculpture represents a woman with her arms spread and was probably used as a fertility symbol. Many similar sculptures have been found on Cyprus. Smaller versions were worn as amulets around the neck, just as this idol wears (a small copy of) itself.

Euro

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In 2008 Cyprus adopted the Euro. The Idol, a respresentation of Cypriot prehistoric art, was chosen to be displayed on the Cypriot euro coins of 1 and 2 euro.

Idol of Pomos FileIdol von POMOS panoramiojpg Wikimedia Commons

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Idol of Pomos Wikipedia