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In 1852 (646 years after Ako's death) it was reported that in the fall of 1851, a stone covered in moss was discovered in [[Salaspils]] and was about 98 cm high and weighed around 780 kg<ref>Das Inland. 1852, no. 40.</ref>. Stonemason Pauls Ádolfs Häke ( 1817–1867) bought it from a farmer because he wanted to use it as a tombstone. When cleaning the rock, he realized that it was artificially shaped as a face having eyes, eyebrows, a nose, a mouth with the corners of the lips turned down. Later that year the stonemason donated the rock to a museum. |
In 1852 (646 years after Ako's death) it was reported that in the fall of 1851, a stone covered in moss was discovered in [[Salaspils]] and was about 98 cm high and weighed around 780 kg<ref>Das Inland. 1852, no. 40.</ref>. Stonemason Pauls Ádolfs Häke ( 1817–1867) bought it from a farmer because he wanted to use it as a tombstone. When cleaning the rock, he realized that it was artificially shaped as a face having eyes, eyebrows, a nose, a mouth with the corners of the lips turned down. Later that year the stonemason donated the rock to a museum. |
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Later in 1926, a photo appeared on a magazine "The Sun of Latvia", with a note saying the rock was buried in the courtyard of the Dom<ref>"The Sun of Latvia",1926 37/38 |
Later in 1926, a photo appeared on a magazine "The Sun of Latvia", with a note saying the rock was buried in the courtyard of the Dom<ref>"The Sun of Latvia",1926 37/38</ref>, then 74 years later in the fall of 2000, the rock was dug up and placed cross aisle of the Dom. In 2004 a copy of the rock was made by Ģirts Burvis and installed in Livonian Square, Riga.<ref>[https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/dzive--stils/vesture/11.01.2024-vai-zini-kas-ir-livu-laukuma-riga-izstadita-akmens-galva.a537785/?utm_source=lsm&utm_medium=article-right&utm_campaign=interesanti Vai zini kas ir livu laukuma riga izstadita akmens galva?] lsm.lv on January 11, 2024</ref> |
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=== Ako's Monument === |
=== Ako's Monument === |
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The memorial monument was arranged in 1994 also created by Ģirts Burvis and is located in Mārtiņsala |
The memorial monument was arranged in 1994, also created by Ģirts Burvis and is located in Mārtiņsala. The monument is dedicated to commemorate for the [[Livonians]] fighting during the Battle of Salaspils (1206) lead by Ako against the crusaders, since the island was a significant place for the [[Livonians]] around the 10th - 13th century. |
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The monument was reconstructed in 2013 and the landscape design of the territory was established in 2014. And a bit further along from the monument are information stands about the history of the river before the construction of the [[Riga Hydroelectric Power Plant|Riga Hydroelectric Power Plant.]]<ref>[https://www.celotajs.lv/en/e/pieminas_zime_libiesiem_ako Pieminas Zime Libiesiem Ako]</ref><ref>[https://visit.salaspils.lv/en/where-to-go/cultural-heritage-2/memorial-plaque-for-the-livs-of-the-daugava-and-their-leader-ako/ Memorial Plaque For The Livs of the Daugava and Their Leader Ako]</ref> |
The monument was reconstructed in 2013 and the landscape design of the territory was established in 2014. And a bit further along from the monument are information stands about the history of the river before the construction of the [[Riga Hydroelectric Power Plant|Riga Hydroelectric Power Plant.]]<ref>[https://www.celotajs.lv/en/e/pieminas_zime_libiesiem_ako Pieminas Zime Libiesiem Ako]</ref><ref>[https://visit.salaspils.lv/en/where-to-go/cultural-heritage-2/memorial-plaque-for-the-livs-of-the-daugava-and-their-leader-ako/ Memorial Plaque For The Livs of the Daugava and Their Leader Ako]</ref> |
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== Origin of Ako's name == |
== Origin of Ako's name == |
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According to [[Egil's Saga]] and [[Gesta Danorum]], Ako's name |
According to [[Egil's Saga]] and [[Gesta Danorum]], Ako's name could be originated from the Vikings, since a Danish King called Aki occurs in both of the texts. ('''Swedish:''' ''Ake'', ''Åke'', '''Danish:''' ''Aage'' , '''German:''' ''Ago'' ). |
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== See Also == |
== See Also == |
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| Ako | |
|---|---|
| Livonian Leader | |
 Sculpture of Ako's head in Riga, Livonian Square by Ģirts Burvis | |
| Reign | 1203 - 1206 |
| Born | 12th century |
| Died | June 4, 1206 Salaspils, Latvia |
| Religion | Paganism |
Ako was a Livonian leader from Salaspils who fought during the Livonian Crusade against the German crusaders and the Livonian Brothers of the Sword in the beginning of the 13th century. In June 4, 1206, Ako died during the Battle of Salaspils, and as a result of the death, his head was brought to Riga for Albert of Riga as a sign of victory against Ako.[1]
Military history
1203 Rebellion in Daugava and Turaida
In 1203 Ako started a rebellion against the Livonian Brothers of the Sword located in Livonian Daugava and Turaida, and asked for help for Vladimir, the prince of Polotsk and the Lithuanians, but Ako's plans failed and the Germans with the help from Caupo, the natives of Turaida and Daugava were defeated. The prince of Polotsk didn't arrive in time, the Livonian elders in shackles were thrown in the Riga Castle, villages we burned, fields and crops were destroyed, the inhabitants ran into the forest, the one's that didn't escape in time were killed.[2][3]
Battle of Salaspils (1206)
The Battle of Salaspils started on June 4, 1206, Ako with soldiers from Salaspils, Turaida and Lithuania fought against Albert of Riga with soldiers from Teutonic Order, Livonian Brothers of the Sword and Christianized Livonians. Ako and his army gathered in the Salaspils castle and according the Crusaders were planning to attack Riga. Albert of Riga with about 150 soldiers attacked the castle, at the end the crusaders won capturing Salaspils and killing Ako.
Structures for Ako
Ako's Head
In 1852 (646 years after Ako's death) it was reported that in the fall of 1851, a stone covered in moss was discovered in Salaspils and was about 98 cm high and weighed around 780 kg[4]. Stonemason Pauls Ádolfs Häke ( 1817–1867) bought it from a farmer because he wanted to use it as a tombstone. When cleaning the rock, he realized that it was artificially shaped as a face having eyes, eyebrows, a nose, a mouth with the corners of the lips turned down. Later that year the stonemason donated the rock to a museum.
Later in 1926, a photo appeared on a magazine "The Sun of Latvia", with a note saying the rock was buried in the courtyard of the Dom[5], then 74 years later in the fall of 2000, the rock was dug up and placed cross aisle of the Dom. In 2004 a copy of the rock was made by Ģirts Burvis and installed in Livonian Square, Riga.[6]
Ako's Monument
The memorial monument was arranged in 1994, also created by Ģirts Burvis and is located in Mārtiņsala. The monument is dedicated to commemorate for the Livonians fighting during the Battle of Salaspils (1206) lead by Ako against the crusaders, since the island was a significant place for the Livonians around the 10th - 13th century.
The monument was reconstructed in 2013 and the landscape design of the territory was established in 2014. And a bit further along from the monument are information stands about the history of the river before the construction of the Riga Hydroelectric Power Plant.[7][8]
Origin of Ako's name
According to Egil's Saga and Gesta Danorum, Ako's name could be originated from the Vikings, since a Danish King called Aki occurs in both of the texts. (Swedish: Ake, Åke, Danish: Aage , German: Ago ).
See Also
References
- ^ Livonian Chronicle of Henry X 8.-9.:
- ^ A History Of Old Riga
- ^ "ЛАТВИЯ". Archived from the original on 2023-05-28.
- ^ Das Inland. 1852, no. 40.
- ^ "The Sun of Latvia",1926 37/38
- ^ Vai zini kas ir livu laukuma riga izstadita akmens galva? lsm.lv on January 11, 2024
- ^ Pieminas Zime Libiesiem Ako
- ^ Memorial Plaque For The Livs of the Daugava and Their Leader Ako
Category:Livonian Crusade Category:People of the Livonian Crusade Category:1206 deaths Category:Military personnel killed in action Category:People of medieval Latvia Category:Pagans of the Livonian Crusade Category:Livonians Category:Rulers in Europe