This Week in the Ancient Near East

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A Judean Pillar Figurine Industry Grows in Jerusalem, or, My Mold Made Head is Up Here Buddy

A Judean Pillar Figurine Industry Grows in Jerusalem, or, My Mold Made Head is Up Here Buddy15. Sept.40 Min.

The discovery in Iron Age Jerusalem of a mold for the heads of voluptuous Judean Pillar Figurines has us wondering, like, hello, idolatry? After all there are hundreds of these things. Or with a figure like that, is something else going on? Also, who does her hair? Wait, she has hair?

Hey, want to learn more? Check out this cool exhibit of JPFs!

https://laurmcco.github.io/judeanpillarfigurineexhibit/