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The Cypriot Jewels of the Ottoman Treasury

The Cypriot Jewels of the Ottoman Treasury

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While we have explored Cyprus’s copper, olive oil, and architectural defenses in previous episodes, this story focuses on a quieter, more dazzling form of wealth: gemstones. Specifically, the chrysoberyl cabochons known as cat’s eyes that were mined in the Troodos Mountains and sent to Istanbul as tribute. We follow the journey of these stones from the rough veins of the mountains to the imperial kitchens of the Topkapi Palace, where they were set into ornate cups and trays for Sultan Selim I and his successors. This episode examines the specific mining communities in the village of Skouriotissa, the role of local scribes in grading these gems, and how this specialized trade created a unique economic niche that survived even when other industries faltered under Ottoman rule. #Chrysoberyl #CatseyeGemstone #OttomanTreasury #TopkapiPalace #SelimI #TroodosMountains #Skouriotissa #CypriotHistory #MediterraneanTrade #GemMining #ImperialTribute #ByzantineLegacy #OttomanEconomy #LuxuryGoods #AncientMinerals #CyprusCulture #HistoryPodcast #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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