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The castle was finally dismantled in 1560. Kantara's buildings remain in a relatively good condition until they were subjected to looting in the early 20th century. In 1905, the castle was classified as historic heritage due to the efforts of the French archaeologist Camille Enlart. In 1914, British colonial authorities under George Jeffery ...
Kantara Castle Κάστρο της Καντάρας / Kantara Kalesi: Famagusta : 10th century Buffavento Castle Kάστρο Βουφαβέντο / Buffavento Kalesi ...
The earliest document which mention Kyrenia is the 'Periplus of Pseudo Skylax'. It dates to the thirteenth century but is based on fourth-century BC knowledge. The manuscript names numerous towns along the Mediterranean coast and mentions Kyrenia as a harbour town: 'Opposite Cilicia is the island of Cyprus, and these are its city-states (poleis): Salamis, which is Greek and has a closed winter ...
Kantara monastery (Greek: Μονή Καντάρας, or Greek: Ιερά Μονή Παναγίας Κανταριώτισσας) is a monastery in Cyprus dedicated to Panagia Kantariotissa, or Our Lady of Kantara.
Kantara Castle; Kyrenia Castle; L. Lusignan Palace; O. Othello Castle; S. Saint Hilarion Castle; Sigouri Castle This page was last edited on 9 May 2017, at 05:04 ...
Castle: Named after the provincial governor of Kilis, Canbulat Bastion, built in the late 16th century, his tomb is also housed in this museum. Kantara Castle: Gazimagusa: Castle: This castle is located furthest east, and is known as one of the lowest [vague] in North Cyprus.
They also fortified the Byzantine castles of Saint Hilarion, Bouffavento and Kantara, which, together with Kyrenia Castle, protected the town from land and sea attacks. Kyrenia castle played a pivotal role in the island's history during the many disputes among the Frankish kings, as well as the conflicts with the Genoese. On numerous occasions ...
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