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0:01 · most of us are familiar with the
0:02 · Terracotta Army of Canan in China those
0:05 · thousands of life-sized Warriors
0:07 · standing in silent formation guarding
0:09 · the tomb of Emperor chin Shi hang for
0:12 · over two
0:13 · Millennia but few know that halfway
0:15 · across the world on a sundrenched
0:17 · Mediterranean island lies another Army
0:20 · of clay figures that Rivals its Chinese
0:22 · counterpart in both scale and historical
0:25 · significance in the heart of Cyprus in a
0:28 · small village called Agia ini known in
0:31 · Turkish as Acton is an extraordinary
0:33 · archaeological Discovery was made that
0:35 · would reshape our understanding of
0:37 · ancient Mediterranean culture this
0:40 · picturesque location in the kirania
0:41 · district nestled in moru Bay and
0:44 · currently under the de facto control of
0:46 · the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
0:48 · is home to what has come to be known as
0:50 · the cypriate Terracotta
0:52 · Army Our Story begins in the summer of
0:55 · 1929 when the local priest of Agia irini
0:59 · Papa procopio made an unexpected visit
1:01 · to the museum in nikosia he had
1:04 · apprehended a looter in his field and
1:06 · brought with him a curious object the
1:08 · upper part of a sixth Century basy
1:10 · terracotta statue this seemingly small
1:13 · incident would lead to one of the most
1:15 · significant archaeological finds in
1:18 · Cyprus the artifact immediately caught
1:20 · the attention of the Swedish Cyprus
1:22 · Expedition led by the archaeologist inar
1:25 · gead recognizing the potential
1:28 · importance of the discovery gear ad
1:30 · swiftly requested excavation rights and
1:32 · began work in procopio's field in
1:34 · November of the same year what the
1:36 · Swedish team uncovered was beyond their
1:39 · wildest
1:40 · expectations just half a meter below the
1:42 · Sandy surface they discovered an
1:44 · astonishing site around 2,000 terracotta
1:48 · figures arranged in a semicircle
1:50 · reminiscent of a theater
1:52 · formation these figures dating from
1:55 · between 650 and 500 BC represented a
1:58 · diverse array of characters
2:00 · priests Warriors common people and
2:03 · animals the sheer variety and scale of
2:06 · the Figures were impressive with the
2:08 · largest being
2:09 · life-sized as the excavation progressed
2:12 · it became clear that the site was not
2:14 · just a repository for these figures but
2:16 · a sanctuary with a long and complex
2:21 · history the archaeologists discovered
2:24 · that the AIA arini Sanctuary had been in
2:27 · uninterrupted use from the late Bronze
2:29 · Age around 1200 BC to the end of the
2:32 · cypriate Archaic Period the earliest
2:34 · phase of the sanctuary consisted of a
2:37 · complex of rectangular houses made of
2:39 · mud bricks on solid Stone
2:41 · foundations these houses were arranged
2:43 · around a large open courtyard with
2:45 · different areas serving specific
2:48 · purposes the Western and Northern houses
2:51 · likely served as residences and sto
2:53 · rooms for the priests while those in the
2:55 · center and South were used for cult
2:57 · purposes the complex housed cult object
2:59 · object s such as offering tables large
3:02 · pitho storage jars libation vessels a
3:06 · stone cult ax and terracotta bull
3:08 · figures the nature of the offerings and
3:11 · the arrangement of the objects suggest
3:13 · that the cult was dedicated to agrarian
3:15 · deities who protected crops and
3:17 · livestock symbolizing fertility and
3:20 · abundance over time the ancient
3:22 · Sanctuary was covered and buried
3:24 · underground and a new one was erected on
3:26 · top this new Sanctuary differed from the
3:29 · previous one by being an irregularly
3:31 · shaped open tominos surrounded by a
3:34 · perbos priest's Garden or Orchard
3:37 · numerous terra cotta offerings mainly
3:39 · bull Figures were found in this new
3:41 · enclosure around an altar covered in
3:44 · layers of Ash and charred remains
3:46 · suggesting the practice of blood
3:48 · sacrifices during the cypro geometric 3
3:51 · period the sanctuary underwent another
3:54 · transformation the walls of the perbos
3:56 · were raised and a new rectangular altar
3:59 · was erected displacing the old offerings
4:01 · to a nearby deposit the votive offerings
4:04 · also evolved now introducing
4:06 · anthropomorphic figures and minotaurs
4:08 · alongside the traditional animal figures
4:11 · indicating a growing
4:12 · anthropomorphization of the venerated
4:14 · deity who also began to be seen as a
4:17 · warrior Divinity the peak of the AA
4:20 · irini Sanctuary came during the cypro
4:22 · archaic AAR period when the temos was
4:25 · expanded to accommodate more structures
4:27 · two of these in the southern part
4:29 · probably served as enclosures for sacred
4:32 · trees a feature reminiscent of Manan
4:34 · culture here figures with bull masks
4:37 · interpreted as priests were found
4:39 · providing clues about the Cults rituals
4:42 · which included music as suggested by the
4:44 · numerous figurines with tambourines and
4:46 · flutes the offerings continued to be
4:48 · mostly terracotta figures arranged in
4:50 · semicircles around the altar with the
4:52 · smallest ones placed closest to the
4:54 · Altar and the largest ones behind so
4:56 · that all were visible during ceremonies
4:59 · the deity to whom the sanctuary was
5:01 · dedicated and under what form it was
5:03 · worshiped remains unknown archaeologists
5:07 · believe that an oval stone or Beetle
5:09 · found in the most recent layers may have
5:11 · been the cult object being transferred
5:14 · from one phase of the sanctuary to
5:15 · another as it
5:19 · expanded at the beginning of the cypro
5:22 · archaic 2 period the sanctuary was
5:24 · repeatedly flooded leading to its
5:26 · eventual abandonment around 500 BC
5:30 · however there was a brief Revival of the
5:32 · cult in the first century BC although on
5:34 · a much smaller scale and with fewer
5:37 · resources the site fell into Oblivion
5:40 · until Papa procopio unknowingly
5:42 · cultivated corn over the ancient
5:44 · terracotta sculptures the lutters
5:47 · however must have known that something
5:49 · valuable was buried there their
5:51 · fortuitous Discovery thus led to the
5:53 · revelation of one of cypresses and the
5:55 · Mediterraneans most important sets of
5:58 · archaeological artifacts
6:03 · in 1931 half of the objects found were
6:06 · sent to Sweden with the permission of
6:08 · the British colonial government
6:10 · therefore many of the Terracotta figures
6:12 · discovered at AGA irini are now in the
6:14 · metal haves Mite or the Museum of
6:17 · Mediterranean and near Eastern
6:18 · Antiquities in Stockholm where they are
6:20 · displayed as a testament to the
6:22 · sanctuary's Glorious past cyprus's Rich
6:25 · cultural heritage and the work of
6:27 · Swedish
6:28 · archaeologists the other half remains in
6:30 · Cyprus housed in the museum in nikosia
6:33 · on the island of
6:34 · Cyprus this division of the finds
6:37 · reflects the complex history of Cyprus
6:39 · itself an island that has long been at
6:41 · the intersection of different cultures
6:43 · and Powers it also raises questions
6:46 · about the ownership and display of
6:47 · cultural heritage that continue to be
6:49 · debated in the archaeological Community
6:52 · the Terracotta Army of AGA arini stands
6:55 · as one of the most remarkable
6:57 · archaeological discoveries in the
6:58 · Mediterranean
7:00 · its significance lies not only in the
7:01 · sheer number and quality of the
7:03 · Terracotta figures but also in the
7:05 · insights it provides into the religious
7:07 · practices and artistic achievements of
7:09 · ancient Cyprus moreover the Agia irini
7:12 · finds showcase the skill of ancient
7:14 · cypriate artisans in creating
7:16 · large-scale terracotta sculptures this
7:19 · challenges previous assumptions about
7:21 · the capabilities of local Craftsman and
7:24 · highlights cyprus's important role in
7:26 · the artistic developments of the ancient
7:28 · Mediterranean world
7:30 · from its accidental Discovery in a
7:32 · farmer field to its current status as a
7:34 · world-renowned treasure the Terracotta
7:36 · Army of AIA arini continues to Captivate
7:39 · archaeologists historians and the public
7:42 · alike as we Marvel at these ancient
7:44 · figures we're AED by the power of
7:47 · archaeology to connect us with the past
7:49 · offering insights into the beliefs
7:51 · Artistry and daily life of ancient
7:53 · Cyprus and its place in The Wider
7:55 · Mediterranean
7:57 · world the tale of AIA
8:00 · is also a reminder of the surprises that
8:02 · may still lie beneath our feet who knows
8:05 · what other wonders might be Unearthed on
8:07 · this island of Aphrodite this Crossroads
8:09 · of
8:10 · civilizations in the end the Terra Cotta
8:12 · Army of AIA arini stands not just as a
8:15 · collection of ancient artifacts but as a
8:17 · bridge across time connecting us to the
8:20 · hopes fears and beliefs of people who
8:22 · lived thousands of years ago thank you
8:24 · for joining us on this fascinating
8:26 · Journey Through Time exploring the
8:28 · remarkable ter otta Army of AIA
8:31 · arini we hope this glimpse into ancient
8:34 · Cyprus has sparked your curiosity and
8:36 · deepened your appreciation for the
8:38 · wonders of archaeology if you've enjoyed
8:41 · this exploration of history please
8:43 · consider subscribing to our channel for
8:45 · more intriguing stories from the ancient
8:47 · world don't forget to hit the
8:49 · notification Bell to stay updated on our
8:51 · latest videos your support helps us
8:54 · continue to unearth and share these
8:56 · Hidden Treasures of human
8:58 · history until until next time keep
9:00 · wondering keep exploring and remember
9:03 · the past is always closer than we think

Transcript
0:01	·	most of us are familiar with the
0:02	·	Terracotta Army of Canan in China those
0:05	·	thousands of life-sized Warriors
0:07	·	standing in silent formation guarding
0:09	·	the tomb of Emperor chin Shi hang for
0:12	·	over two
0:13	·	Millennia but few know that halfway
0:15	·	across the world on a sundrenched
0:17	·	Mediterranean island lies another Army
0:20	·	of clay figures that Rivals its Chinese
0:22	·	counterpart in both scale and historical
0:25	·	significance in the heart of Cyprus in a
0:28	·	small village called Agia ini known in
0:31	·	Turkish as Acton is an extraordinary
0:33	·	archaeological Discovery was made that
0:35	·	would reshape our understanding of
0:37	·	ancient Mediterranean culture this
0:40	·	picturesque location in the kirania
0:41	·	district nestled in moru Bay and
0:44	·	currently under the de facto control of
0:46	·	the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
0:48	·	is home to what has come to be known as
0:50	·	the cypriate Terracotta
0:52	·	Army Our Story begins in the summer of
0:55	·	1929 when the local priest of Agia irini
0:59	·	Papa procopio made an unexpected visit
1:01	·	to the museum in nikosia he had
1:04	·	apprehended a looter in his field and
1:06	·	brought with him a curious object the
1:08	·	upper part of a sixth Century basy
1:10	·	terracotta statue this seemingly small
1:13	·	incident would lead to one of the most
1:15	·	significant archaeological finds in
1:18	·	Cyprus the artifact immediately caught
1:20	·	the attention of the Swedish Cyprus
1:22	·	Expedition led by the archaeologist inar
1:25	·	gead recognizing the potential
1:28	·	importance of the discovery gear ad
1:30	·	swiftly requested excavation rights and
1:32	·	began work in procopio's field in
1:34	·	November of the same year what the
1:36	·	Swedish team uncovered was beyond their
1:39	·	wildest
1:40	·	expectations just half a meter below the
1:42	·	Sandy surface they discovered an
1:44	·	astonishing site around 2,000 terracotta
1:48	·	figures arranged in a semicircle
1:50	·	reminiscent of a theater
1:52	·	formation these figures dating from
1:55	·	between 650 and 500 BC represented a
1:58	·	diverse array of characters
2:00	·	priests Warriors common people and
2:03	·	animals the sheer variety and scale of
2:06	·	the Figures were impressive with the
2:08	·	largest being
2:09	·	life-sized as the excavation progressed
2:12	·	it became clear that the site was not
2:14	·	just a repository for these figures but
2:16	·	a sanctuary with a long and complex
2:21	·	history the archaeologists discovered
2:24	·	that the AIA arini Sanctuary had been in
2:27	·	uninterrupted use from the late Bronze
2:29	·	Age around 1200 BC to the end of the
2:32	·	cypriate Archaic Period the earliest
2:34	·	phase of the sanctuary consisted of a
2:37	·	complex of rectangular houses made of
2:39	·	mud bricks on solid Stone
2:41	·	foundations these houses were arranged
2:43	·	around a large open courtyard with
2:45	·	different areas serving specific
2:48	·	purposes the Western and Northern houses
2:51	·	likely served as residences and sto
2:53	·	rooms for the priests while those in the
2:55	·	center and South were used for cult
2:57	·	purposes the complex housed cult object
2:59	·	object s such as offering tables large
3:02	·	pitho storage jars libation vessels a
3:06	·	stone cult ax and terracotta bull
3:08	·	figures the nature of the offerings and
3:11	·	the arrangement of the objects suggest
3:13	·	that the cult was dedicated to agrarian
3:15	·	deities who protected crops and
3:17	·	livestock symbolizing fertility and
3:20	·	abundance over time the ancient
3:22	·	Sanctuary was covered and buried
3:24	·	underground and a new one was erected on
3:26	·	top this new Sanctuary differed from the
3:29	·	previous one by being an irregularly
3:31	·	shaped open tominos surrounded by a
3:34	·	perbos priest's Garden or Orchard
3:37	·	numerous terra cotta offerings mainly
3:39	·	bull Figures were found in this new
3:41	·	enclosure around an altar covered in
3:44	·	layers of Ash and charred remains
3:46	·	suggesting the practice of blood
3:48	·	sacrifices during the cypro geometric 3
3:51	·	period the sanctuary underwent another
3:54	·	transformation the walls of the perbos
3:56	·	were raised and a new rectangular altar
3:59	·	was erected displacing the old offerings
4:01	·	to a nearby deposit the votive offerings
4:04	·	also evolved now introducing
4:06	·	anthropomorphic figures and minotaurs
4:08	·	alongside the traditional animal figures
4:11	·	indicating a growing
4:12	·	anthropomorphization of the venerated
4:14	·	deity who also began to be seen as a
4:17	·	warrior Divinity the peak of the AA
4:20	·	irini Sanctuary came during the cypro
4:22	·	archaic AAR period when the temos was
4:25	·	expanded to accommodate more structures
4:27	·	two of these in the southern part
4:29	·	probably served as enclosures for sacred
4:32	·	trees a feature reminiscent of Manan
4:34	·	culture here figures with bull masks
4:37	·	interpreted as priests were found
4:39	·	providing clues about the Cults rituals
4:42	·	which included music as suggested by the
4:44	·	numerous figurines with tambourines and
4:46	·	flutes the offerings continued to be
4:48	·	mostly terracotta figures arranged in
4:50	·	semicircles around the altar with the
4:52	·	smallest ones placed closest to the
4:54	·	Altar and the largest ones behind so
4:56	·	that all were visible during ceremonies
4:59	·	the deity to whom the sanctuary was
5:01	·	dedicated and under what form it was
5:03	·	worshiped remains unknown archaeologists
5:07	·	believe that an oval stone or Beetle
5:09	·	found in the most recent layers may have
5:11	·	been the cult object being transferred
5:14	·	from one phase of the sanctuary to
5:15	·	another as it
5:19	·	expanded at the beginning of the cypro
5:22	·	archaic 2 period the sanctuary was
5:24	·	repeatedly flooded leading to its
5:26	·	eventual abandonment around 500 BC
5:30	·	however there was a brief Revival of the
5:32	·	cult in the first century BC although on
5:34	·	a much smaller scale and with fewer
5:37	·	resources the site fell into Oblivion
5:40	·	until Papa procopio unknowingly
5:42	·	cultivated corn over the ancient
5:44	·	terracotta sculptures the lutters
5:47	·	however must have known that something
5:49	·	valuable was buried there their
5:51	·	fortuitous Discovery thus led to the
5:53	·	revelation of one of cypresses and the
5:55	·	Mediterraneans most important sets of
5:58	·	archaeological artifacts
6:03	·	in 1931 half of the objects found were
6:06	·	sent to Sweden with the permission of
6:08	·	the British colonial government
6:10	·	therefore many of the Terracotta figures
6:12	·	discovered at AGA irini are now in the
6:14	·	metal haves Mite or the Museum of
6:17	·	Mediterranean and near Eastern
6:18	·	Antiquities in Stockholm where they are
6:20	·	displayed as a testament to the
6:22	·	sanctuary's Glorious past cyprus's Rich
6:25	·	cultural heritage and the work of
6:27	·	Swedish
6:28	·	archaeologists the other half remains in
6:30	·	Cyprus housed in the museum in nikosia
6:33	·	on the island of
6:34	·	Cyprus this division of the finds
6:37	·	reflects the complex history of Cyprus
6:39	·	itself an island that has long been at
6:41	·	the intersection of different cultures
6:43	·	and Powers it also raises questions
6:46	·	about the ownership and display of
6:47	·	cultural heritage that continue to be
6:49	·	debated in the archaeological Community
6:52	·	the Terracotta Army of AGA arini stands
6:55	·	as one of the most remarkable
6:57	·	archaeological discoveries in the
6:58	·	Mediterranean
7:00	·	its significance lies not only in the
7:01	·	sheer number and quality of the
7:03	·	Terracotta figures but also in the
7:05	·	insights it provides into the religious
7:07	·	practices and artistic achievements of
7:09	·	ancient Cyprus moreover the Agia irini
7:12	·	finds showcase the skill of ancient
7:14	·	cypriate artisans in creating
7:16	·	large-scale terracotta sculptures this
7:19	·	challenges previous assumptions about
7:21	·	the capabilities of local Craftsman and
7:24	·	highlights cyprus's important role in
7:26	·	the artistic developments of the ancient
7:28	·	Mediterranean world
7:30	·	from its accidental Discovery in a
7:32	·	farmer field to its current status as a
7:34	·	world-renowned treasure the Terracotta
7:36	·	Army of AIA arini continues to Captivate
7:39	·	archaeologists historians and the public
7:42	·	alike as we Marvel at these ancient
7:44	·	figures we're AED by the power of
7:47	·	archaeology to connect us with the past
7:49	·	offering insights into the beliefs
7:51	·	Artistry and daily life of ancient
7:53	·	Cyprus and its place in The Wider
7:55	·	Mediterranean
7:57	·	world the tale of AIA
8:00	·	is also a reminder of the surprises that
8:02	·	may still lie beneath our feet who knows
8:05	·	what other wonders might be Unearthed on
8:07	·	this island of Aphrodite this Crossroads
8:09	·	of
8:10	·	civilizations in the end the Terra Cotta
8:12	·	Army of AIA arini stands not just as a
8:15	·	collection of ancient artifacts but as a
8:17	·	bridge across time connecting us to the
8:20	·	hopes fears and beliefs of people who
8:22	·	lived thousands of years ago thank you
8:24	·	for joining us on this fascinating
8:26	·	Journey Through Time exploring the
8:28	·	remarkable ter otta Army of AIA
8:31	·	arini we hope this glimpse into ancient
8:34	·	Cyprus has sparked your curiosity and
8:36	·	deepened your appreciation for the
8:38	·	wonders of archaeology if you've enjoyed
8:41	·	this exploration of history please
8:43	·	consider subscribing to our channel for
8:45	·	more intriguing stories from the ancient
8:47	·	world don't forget to hit the
8:49	·	notification Bell to stay updated on our
8:51	·	latest videos your support helps us
8:54	·	continue to unearth and share these
8:56	·	Hidden Treasures of human
8:58	·	history until until next time keep
9:00	·	wondering keep exploring and remember
9:03	·	the past is always closer than we think