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August 09, 2004
Barbie of the Bronze Age
A head of a 4000-year-old doll, thought to be the world's oldest toy, has been unearthed on the southern island of Pantelleria, Italy.
They say the doll's head clearly belonged to a toy and the find proves that during this era dolls were used as play items and not just gifts to gods, as commonly believed. Miniature pots and plates were found close to the doll's head, possibly the utensils of an ancient toy kitchen.
"The playing habits of children have barely changed in 4 000 years," said one of archaeology team.
"The playing habits of children have barely changed in 4 000 years," said one of archaeology team.
Posted by Ghost of a flea at August 9, 2004 08:30 AM
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