THE MYSTERY OF KYYS THE SHAMAN : Uncovering a Siberian burial | ARCHEO DOC
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In Yakutia, a remote region of Siberia, anthropologist Éric Crubézy uncovers a striking burial : the body of a woman with eyes sealed, dressed in an elaborate beaded costume and with her sleeves sewn shut.
Who was she ?
A princess ? A shaman ? A sacred figure ?
Structured like a forensic investigation, the documentary follows a team of scientists as they try to reconstruct the identity, life and possible role of this mysterious woman.
Through anthropology, textile analysis and insights into Yakut spiritual traditions, the film explores a world where science and ancient beliefs intertwine.
Directed by Elmar Bartlmae
Coproduction : GEDEON Programmes, ARTE, in association with SBS and RTBF
52 minutes -2006
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Video Summary
AI GeneratedAnthropologist Eric Krubezi leads an expedition in Siberia to study ancient Yakut burial sites. The discovery of a well-preserved female mummy, Kies, sparks conflict with superstitious locals. Through forensic analysis and cultural mediation, the team reveals that Kies was a powerful shaman whose life and death reflect the spiritual beliefs, wealth, and colonial hardships of 18th-century Yakutia.