File:The Sleeping Lady, 2009.jpg

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English: This clay figure of a reclining lady was found in one of the pits of the Hypogeum in Hal Saflieni in Malta. It has traces of red ochre paint and is thought to represent a "mother goddess", even though she may equally be a representation of death or eternal sleep. Temple Period, 4000 - 2500 BC.
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Originally published on Ancient History Encyclopedia (http://www.ancient.eu.com/image/245/) under a cc-sa license. Photographer: Jan van der Crabben.

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