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Running Horned Woman

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The Running Horned Woman is an ancient rock carving found in Tassili n'Ajjer, Algeria. This artwork depicts a female figure with horns running alongside her head. It is believed to be a representation of a deity or a shamanic figure.

AP course connection

Topic aUPYxpbJbR0aGr6q-CK16: Unit 1 Overview: Global Prehistory, 30,000-500 BCE

Unit JlSxxJfdqnMgjKPT

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