Posted on 09/18/2024 8:34:12 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
The bronze items—three shields and a helmet—were found during excavations at the archaeological site of Ayanis, an ancient citadel and settlement in what is now Van province in eastern Turkey, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced on social media.
Ayanis was a citadel city founded in the seventh century B.C. by the Urartian king Rusa. Urartu was an Iron Age kingdom that extended across parts of what is now eastern Turkey, Armenia, Iran and Iraq.
The kingdom, renowned for its mastery of stone, metal and weaponry, was one of the most powerful states in West Asia during the eighth and seventh centuries B.C. It rose to power in the mid-ninth century before gradually declining in the early sixth century B.C.
Ayanis is widely considered to be the last major architectural glory of the ancient kingdom. It was founded with a 15-acre citadel atop a rocky hill at an altitude of around 6,100 feet, overlooking nearby Lake Van...
Surrounding the citadel was the 198-acre outer city, which was spread out across the hills, foothills and valleys on the eastern shore of Lake Van.
Archaeological excavations at Ayanis have been carried out since 1989, with most of the efforts focused on the citadel area. Over this time, archaeologists have unearthed numerous finds at the citadel. These include numerous monumental spaces, impressive walls, various artworks, a significant number of bronze artifacts (such as armor, helmets and spears) and a large temple complex with monumental inscriptions.
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Pictured is one of the ancient bronze shields discovered recently at the Ayanis archaeological in Turkey. The object was found alongside other shields and a helmet, all of which are thought to have been dedicated to the Urartian god Haldi.Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
well, where else would they be found?
bttt
“well, where else would they be found?”
At the local goodwill store for 2 bucks apiece.
:P
ancient Armenians
On the occasion of #GazilerGünü [= Veterans day], I respectfully and gratefully salute all our veterans who risked their lives for our homeland, and respectfully commemorate our veterans who have passed away. I remember with gratitude all our heroes who led our nation's struggle for independence, especially Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and I bow respectfully once again before their precious memories.
https://x.com/MehmetNuriErsoy/status/1836677102814601299
Is Erdoğan now a supporter of the secular state founded by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk?
No more than Putin supports Lenin or the Tsars. He’ll give both lip service when it makes sense to.
3APR2024 To the surprise of many observers, Turkey's opposition won big in Sunday's local elections, a result that is certain to reshape the country's domestic political dynamics. The center-left Republican People's Party (CHP) captured 37.8% of the national vote, dealing a blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), which received 35.5%. More importantly, CHP mayors will now govern 35 of Turkey's 81 provinces – including its ten largest metropolitan areas – with a total population of 53 million. By contrast, the AKP won only 24 provinces, representing 19.5 million people.
Turkey's ongoing economic malaise was a key factor in the CHP’s stunning result. Erdoğan and the AKP are finally experiencing the political consequences of ill-considered macroeconomic policies that fueled inflation and pummeled the lira, eroding the purchasing power of the majority of Turks. This has been most visible in Turkey's metropolitan areas, where workers are more exposed to the business cycle. Anger over the deep economic slump drove down turnout among AKP voters.
Equally important for the future of Turkish democracy is the emergence of Ekrem İmamoğlu, the CHP mayor of Istanbul, as the natural leader of Turkey's political opposition. He was handily re-elected with 51% of the vote, beating Murat Kurum, the AKP candidate, by a margin of 12 percentage points. This is all the more impressive given that Kurum’s campaign benefited from Erdoğan’s personal involvement, skewed media coverage, and other government advantages.
https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/turkish-opposition-beat-erdogan-ruling-party-akp-local-elections-by-sinan-ulgen-2024-04
20SEP2024 İmamoğlu attacks Erdoğan (and the Muslim part of the society) in a smart way:
Union of Turkish Municipalities (TBB) and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu attended the opening ceremony of Zile Municipality Social Facility
İmamoğlu said in his speech, “Soldier of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk means soldier of the republic. Soldier of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk means soldier of the nation. Therefore, saying yes, we are soldiers of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, it is befitting of our lieutenants to continue to say it, my brother.”
While IMM President İmamoğlu was giving his speech at the opening ceremony, the citizens at the rally shouted “We are with Mustafa Kemal’s soldiers”.
Here comes another “Coup Attempt” that Erdogan will use to justify eliminating the opposition.
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