Neolithic painted leopard relief from Catalhoyuk house wall, Museum of Anatolian Civilisations, Ankara, Turkey

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painted leopard relief. The people of Catalhoyuk had a special religious meaning with leopards. These platered reliefs have many coats of plater indicating their long term importance. 6000 BC, Catalhoyuk Collections. Museum of Anatolian Civilisations, Ankara. Against a grey background

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Size: 16119px × 7595px
Location: Museum of Anatolian Civilisations, Ankara, Turkey
Photo credit: © funkyfood London - Paul Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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