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CYPRUS
HISTORY
Cyprus
is an island whose rich, dramatic history can be traced back
over eight thousand years; an island so coveted over the centuries
that it has been invaded and claimed by a fascinating mixture
of civilizations from near and far, all of which have left
their culture and shaped its character.
An island whose archaeology stems from the Neolithic Age,
the Ancient Greeks and the Roman period; where churches and
monasteries still stand from Byzantine times, castles and
palaces from the days of Crusaders and Frankish Lusignans,
and splendid city walls from Venetian days.
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