department of antiquities of Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus:The Repatriation of Byzantine Icons Stolen after Turkish Invasion
The Turkish invasion in Cyprus happened in 1974 and at some point, six Byzantine icons were stolen. After about 40 years, the repatriation of the stolen items finally takes place. There are elements which demonstrate that these six images...
Australia
Cypriot Archaeologist to Hold Lectures Informing Australians on Latest Findings
The Australian public will be given the opportunity to hear about the mysteries of the ancient world, with Greek-Cypriot Dr. George Georgiou delivering a number of lectures on Cypriot archaeology in Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne next week in the...
Cyprus
Cyprus Department of Antiquities Reveals Proto-Byzantine Monument at Akrotiri Peninsula
The Department of Antiquities in Cyprus has revealed a monument of the proto-byzantine period after year long excavations at the site of Katalymmata ton Plakoton at the Akrotiri peninsula under the directions of the Senior Archaeological officer of the...