In 1908, a worker sifting soil beside the Danube uncovered a tiny chalk-covered figure that became one of the world’s most famous prehistoric artworks

A 1908 Austrian excavation unearthed the Venus of Willendorf, a 29,500-year-old figurine. This small, stylized depiction of a woman, found near the Danube, sparked immense debate about Ice Age civilizations and their artistic capabilities. Its origins and symbolic meaning remain a mystery, making it a cornerstone of prehistoric archaeological study.