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Searching "vaccean" and everything asking "did you mean vaccine?" - D:

Light - an essential component to the health of the human race, but an excruciating reality to a being that has been deprived of its benefits since the 5th century B.C. You want to know what hurts more than this beam of Ultra Violet rays? Reminding your body that it is more than a collection of bones located inside of a Vaccean funerary urn. My first moments outside of this pottery were met with confusion. Who were these people surrounding me? How were they able to wake me up? Where are we? Well, I soon found out that it would be impossible to ask these questions. It turns out that I am in fact not a living being; I am a ghost. To answer the questions, I would have to shadow this group for the next 72 hours. As it turns out, these people surrounding me were aspiring archaeologists that have made journeys to Padilla del Duero, Spain. I do not know this land as Padilla del Duero, however. I know this land as Pintia - the home of my Vaccaei tribe during the Second Iron Age. We were heavily influenced by both Roman and Celtic cultures. This knowledge notwithstanding, much of my ancient culture is mysterious in its nature. I have come to find out that the archaeologists who unearthed my funerary urn are doing so to answer some essential questions about my culture. Answering questions about a people who have not been alive for some 2,400 years is difficult. For this reason, groups of archaeologists have been digging through different levels of stratigraphy at the cemetery of my people. They have been calling this particular site the Necropolis of Pintia. Through examining the terraced stratigraphy by means of insightful methodologies, the archaeologists are learning about my people. More importantly, understanding our lifestyle allows for an increased knowledge of ancient civilizations. This must explain why the group was so excited when they unearthed two funerary urns in a matter of hours. The daily activities of these archaeologists are not restricted to digging through my Necropolis, however. They continue to research my people and my civilization at their home - very conveniently located a few minutes from the Necropolis. Their research includes an examination of an actual human skeleton to better understand how bones are preserved over 2,400 years. These archaeologists are able to identify the gender, age, and health of the human (or animal, for that matter). As they carefully replace the skeletons to their rightful spots, a man who is the director of the Pintia excavation begins to explain how my people used different types of pottery. I never would have thought that someone so 2,400 years my younger could expertly articulate how my tools and vessels were used on an every day basis. He seems to have researched my culture in great detail! While understanding my particular society is interesting, I have found that this group is able to expand their knowledge of the world by traveling to the near-by kingdoms of Segovia, Santander, and Valladolid. These kingdoms are profound and help illustrate the advancement of the ‘Spanish' society. On these trips, they explore how the kingdoms came to be. Influenced by Romans, Celtic tribes, and Moorish peoples, the constructions of the buildings surrounding each kingdom are extravagant and illustrate the many cultural changes of the areas. Their trips aren’t solely for educational purposes. Because these cities are still occupied by thousands of people, the group of archaeologists are able to experience the modern culture by means of eating delicious foods, visiting local stores, and walking through the vibrant streets. The archaeologists truly get a well-rounded experience. They learn, they have fun, and they connect with the past and present. While many of this groups pictures have been published in local newspapers, I believe that their memories of the trip will live on for more than 2,400 years. Yours Truly, Anonymous Vaccean Warrior