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Exploring the Island of Love – A Quick Tour of Cyprus

August 11, 2017 John Comments 0 Comment

The island of Cyprus is a mind boggling mixture of cultures. The Greek, Assyrian, Persian, Roman and Turkish cultures have all left an imprint on this beautiful and intriguing island. Its ancient history, dating back centuries, can be experienced in the ruins, ancient villages and medieval castles that dot the landscape. At the same time, one can experience all the luxuries and amenities of modern times. Since the financial crisis that shook the island in 2013, Cyprus has not only…

Relics, Ruins and Riches – A Short History of Beautiful Cyprus

August 3, 2017 John Comments 0 Comment

The history of Cyprus can be traced back as far as 10,500 BC! This was the Stone Age! They could be off by about 1,000 years, but archaeologists have discovered some of the oldest water wells in the world on Cyprus, which definitely proves that people have been there for a long, long time. The earliest known lasting settlements date from around 6,000 BC. Pottery fragments, burial sites and such, have been discovered belonging to this time period. Around 3,000…