The 11,600-year-old Shigir Idol discovered in the Ural Mountains continues to maintain its mystery
The Shigir Idol, discovered in the Ural Mountains, stands as the most fascinating wooden artifact of the prehistoric world. With a history of 11,600 years, it holds the title of the oldest wooden statue. Discovery of the Idol In 1864, gold prospectors stumbled upon an extraordinary artifact in a peat bog in the Ural Mountains.