D uring prehistoric times, it is known that the female form was prefered far more in the making of statues. This is also true of the Palaeolithic, and later, periods. In archaeology, innumerable Venus statues have been found while only a handful of Adonis statues have been found. 30,000 year old cave paintings depict female genitalia. The primary object of Neolithic art was also the female form.
Men appear to have been pushed aside, perhaps planning their dominance over the world.
In the west of Ukrania, a temple from 5000 B.C. was found with thirty-two female statues. Also, in Moldivia, a statue, belonging to 4000 B.C., of a pregnant woman clasping her belly was discovered. The most important support for Marija Gimbutas' thesis came from a finding in Catal Hoyuk. On the hills of Catal Hoyuk, an alter and temple from 7000 - 6000 B.C. were discovered. On the walls are paintings depicting hunting and burial scenes.