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Year Taken |
Cyprus |
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Limassol |
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Archaeological Museum |
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3rd century stone funerary marker. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Limassol |
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Archaeological Museum |
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Terracotta model of a warship with ram and shields (6th century BCE). |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Limassol |
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Archaeological Museum |
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Greek style vase depicting Apollo, Hermes, Artemis and Leto (6th century BCE). |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Limassol |
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Archaeological Museum |
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Commercial amphora (Roman era, 1st century). |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Limassol |
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Archaeological Museum |
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Copper alloy jug from the agora at the ancient city of Amathous, 6th century. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Limassol |
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Archaeological Museum |
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6th century Christian era lamp. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Limassol |
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Archaeological Museum |
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Stone funerary stele carved with a cross (6th century). |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Limassol |
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Archaeological Museum |
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Amphora from the Christian era. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Limassol |
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Archaeological Museum |
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Statue of a youth from the Hellenistic era, c150 BCE. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Limassol |
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Archaeological Museum |
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Funerary markers from the 3rd century. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Limassol |
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Archaeological Museum |
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Statue of the Egyptian god, Besh from the 3rd century. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Limassol |
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Archaeological Museum |
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6th century head of Zeus in Amathous. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Limassol |
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Archaeological Museum |
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Figure on a throne from the Christian era, c400. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Limassol |
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Archaeological Museum |
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3rd century funeral stele. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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The foothills of the Troodos Mountains North of Limassol. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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Hills near Limassol. |
1981 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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Choirokoitia |
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Choirokoitia is a 9000 year old stone age settlement built on a hillside. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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Choirokoitia |
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The UNESCO listed site is the oldest in Cyprus and is famous for its round houses. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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Choirokoitia |
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Two hilltop circular house foundations. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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Choirokoitia |
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Base of a typical house. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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Choirokoitia |
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Small stone house by tree. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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Choirokoitia |
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Part of the hilltop wall. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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Choirokoitia |
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The 4m high defensive wall. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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Choirokoitia |
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The site was discovered in 1934. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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Choirokoitia |
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Reconstructed houses. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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Choirokoitia |
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The houses were 10m in circumference and 5m high. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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Choirokoitia |
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The house rested on a stone base with a door and windows. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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Choirokoitia |
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The site is surrounded by hills. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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The modern village of Choirokoitia: site of a battle between English King, Richard the Lionheart and the King of Cyprus, Isaac Komnemos in 1191. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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Mountain road. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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View from the mountain road. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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The foothills. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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The foothills are populated by many villages. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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The village of Kato Drys. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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The road to Vavla. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Ora |
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Scenery near Ora. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Ora |
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The entrance to Ora, a village famous for its honey. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Ora |
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The village of Ora. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Ora |
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Small church in Ora. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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The road to Akabnu. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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The Venetian bridge was originally the only route to the small village of Akabnu. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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The entrance to the village. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Agabnu |
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The village of Akabnu in 1981. |
1981 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Agabnu |
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Akabnu is birthplace of my mother. |
1981 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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The village is no more than 200m wide. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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The village has a population of about 20 in 2023. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Stone streets. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Agabnu |
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The main village cafe in 1981. |
1981 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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The local cafe in 2023. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Old photographs in the cafe. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Church of St George |
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The Church of St George is in the centre of the village. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Church of St George |
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The church is made from local stone. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Church of St George |
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The entrance. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Church of St George |
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The interior. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Street scene. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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The former local shop. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Traditional Akabnu houses. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Traditional doorway. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Traditional house of my mother, in 1981. |
1981 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Some houses were modernised before laws were made to protect the character of the village. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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House modernised in traditional style. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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The village has a very small population. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Prickly pairs. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Almonds. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Painted doors. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Door with Orthodox cross. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Steps and flowers. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Many houses have courtyards. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Grapevines. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Quiet street. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Pomygranites. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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The village is quiet as younger people have moved to the cities. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Figs. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Window and door with shutters. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Traditional houses. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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The Community Centre. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Panagia Tou Kampu Church |
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Panagia Tou Kampu Church is the site of many festivals. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Panagia Tou Kampu Church |
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The interior. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Panagia Tou Kampu Church |
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Murals. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Panagia Tou Kampu Church |
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The murals are incomplete. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Panagia Tou Kampu Church |
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Murals showing the life of Jesus. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Panagia Tou Kampu Church |
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Candles to be lit by pilgrims. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Panagia Tou Kampu Church |
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Icon. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Panagia Tou Kampu Church |
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The church bell. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Panagia Tou Kampu Church |
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View of the valley from the church. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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St Andrew's Church |
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The tiny St Andrew's Church is on a small hill outside the village. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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St Andrew's Church |
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The interior. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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St Andrew's Church |
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Single lamp. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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View from the village. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Countryside around the village. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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View across the valley. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Akabnu |
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Nearby villages. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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Village near Ora. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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The road to Prastio. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
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Spectacular scenery. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Prastio |
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The mountain village of Prastio in 1981. This is the birthplace of my father. |
1981 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Prastio |
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The village of Prastio in 2023. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Prastio |
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The church dominates the village. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Prastio |
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Church of Panayia Chriseleousas |
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The Church of Panayia Chriseleousas. |
2023 |
Cyprus |
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Troodos Foothills |
Prastio |
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Church of Panayia Chriseleousas |
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The entrance. |
2023 |