Lady of Ibiza facts for kids
The Lady of Ibiza is a special ancient statue. It's made of ceramic, like pottery, and stands about 47 centimeters (18.5 inches) tall. This amazing figure was created around 300 BC, which is over 2,300 years ago! Today, you can see it at the National Archaeological Museum of Spain in Madrid.
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Discovering the Lady of Ibiza
This unique figure was found in a very old burial ground. It's called the necropolis of Puig des Molins. This site is on the beautiful island of Ibiza, located in the Mediterranean Sea.
How the Lady of Ibiza Was Made
The Lady of Ibiza was made using a special technique. It was created with a mold, which helped shape the ceramic. The figure also has a hollow space in its back. Experts think this cavity might have been used to hang the statue up.
What the Lady of Ibiza Looks Like
This ancient figure is dressed in fancy clothes. She also wears a lot of jewelry. These details show how important or special she might have been.
Who Was the Lady of Ibiza?
Many figures found at the Puig des Molins necropolis are statues of Greek goddesses. People believe that a large group of immigrants lived there for many centuries. These immigrants came from Magna Grecia. Magna Grecia was a region where Greek colonies were set up in southern Italy.
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The Lady of Ibiza is thought to be a Carthaginian female figure. Carthage was a powerful ancient city. Its culture had a big influence on the people of Ibiza long ago.
See also
- Carthaginian Iberia
- Tanit
- In Spanish: Dama de Ibiza para niños
