Love as seen through art in ancient Cyprus: a terracotta complex of love and passion. The myth of the two lovers dates back to the Hellenistic times, in Greek art as early as the 4th century BC. The written story comes from the Metamorphoses written in the 2nd century AD by Lucius Apuleius Madaurensis. ItContinue reading “Eros & Physche”
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The Cyprus Museum: history and development
The story of the Cyprus Museum goes back to the late 19th century. The first museum of the capital was situated in Victoria street, today in the buffer zone of Nicosia city. It was founded in 1888 as a privately run institution with central aim to house and protect the finds that started to comeContinue reading “The Cyprus Museum: history and development”
Ayios Mamas: a medieval chapel in Sotira, Ammochostos
A small medieval chapel, dedicated to Ayios Mamas, is situated in Sotira, Ammochostos District, a fine example of the single, octagonal domed Frankish-Byzantine chapels in Cyprus. Ayios Mamas is situated in close distance to the Church of Metamorphosis, another Byzantine monument in Sotira, and approx. 10km to the south of Ammochostos city. The chapel wasContinue reading “Ayios Mamas: a medieval chapel in Sotira, Ammochostos”
The Medieval Bridges of Cyprus
Deep in the forest of Paphos and towards mountainous Limassol, there are three medieval bridges, known as the ”Venetian Bridges” of Cyprus. Built by the Venetians [1489 – 1571 AD], the three bridges used as cross-points within the area, connecting villages and cities. The Venetian Bridges used to be meeting points and important localities; todayContinue reading “The Medieval Bridges of Cyprus”
Ayia Mavri Chapel: a chapel hidden in the woods
Towards the Pitsilia region, east of mount Olympos in Troodos Mountains, there is a small medieval chapel dedicated to Ayia Mavri. Hidden in the woods of mountainous Limassol, on the banks of Kryos River, the small chapel awakes senses of olden, forgotten times. The Chapel is situated between the villages of Koilani and Pera PediContinue reading “Ayia Mavri Chapel: a chapel hidden in the woods”
The Church of Panagia Katholiki
Dating back to medieval times, Panagia Katholiki was the main church of the people of Kouklia (Palaepaphos) at that time. The Church and the Lusignian Manor House are the oldest medieval structures of the ancient city. The Church of Panagia Katholiki is situated just next to the famous Sanctuary of Aphrodite in Palaepaphos. It wasContinue reading “The Church of Panagia Katholiki”
A history of Cyprus Archaeology: from its origins to current developments
Situated in the most eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea and at the intersection of Asia, Africa and Europe, Cyprus has always been a crossroad of civilizations. Through the millennia, Cyprus has demonstrated a continuous dialogue with the Mediterranean, developing close relations with ancient civilizations but always retaining its cultural character and identity. The archaeologicalContinue reading “A history of Cyprus Archaeology: from its origins to current developments”
Hala Sultan Tekke: a city of international glamor
Cyprus during the Late Bronze Age (LBA) obtains a key role within the Mediterranean. The key geographical location of the island as well as the abundance of raw materials, particularly of copper and timber, transformed Cyprus onto a link of communication within the region, through which ancient populations where interacting. The city of Hala SultanContinue reading “Hala Sultan Tekke: a city of international glamor”
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