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700-year-old ‘Birdman’ plate may depict a woman warrior
Key Takeaways
- The Rogan Plate 1 was found at Etowah Mounds in Georgia but was likely made near Cahokia.
- The artifact’s figure has traditionally been assumed to be male.
- A new interpretation suggests the figure may be a woman ceremonially dressed as a warrior.
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