Experience at
first hand one of the oldest civilisations of the
world
Cyprus history can be traced back to the time of
the Neolithic man in 7000BC.
The Bronze Age brought tremendous wealth with the
discovery of copper which led to the 'golden age'
1400-1050BC. This great fortune was the start of a
new life of commercial and cultural wealth and from
those ancient times, the country has retained its'
Greek heritage, language, and way of life.
Well known to the ancients for its' copper mines
and forests, Cyprus was an object of contest among
the great powers of the Mediterranean region.
The island for the next 27 centuries was invaded and
ruled by more than a dozen different masters which
has enriched its' character over the years from widely
differing races, cultures and creeds.
Many fine examples of Byzantine art survived, hidden
away in the pine forests, are painted churches with
their colourful frescoes on walls and apses, ten of
which have been put on the UNESCO world heritage list
The ancient Greek mythological goddess of love and
beauty flourished here. People came from miles around
to take part in the celebrations in her name. Nowadays
a modern version of the rituals connected with the
cult are the’Anthestiria’ or spring flower
festivals
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