Bronze Age Clay Figurine — Dubovac–Žuto Brdo Culture

Archaeologists in Serbia have uncovered a remarkable clay figurine from the Bronze Age Dubovac–Žuto Brdo culture, offering a rare glimpse into the symbolic world of prehistoric Europe  .

Believed to be over 3,000 years old, the figure depicts a humanoid being seated in what resembles a chariot  —an uncommon motif in early art, likely connected to ideas of movement between the human and divine realms  .

This extraordinary artifact suggests a culture deeply engaged with power, spirituality, and cosmic order, revealing the sophistication of Bronze Age symbolic expression.