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Bowl
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Mediveal Period
Cyprus Mediveal Museum
Lemesos Castle |
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Ethnological
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Terracotta
figurine
Late Bronze Age
Cyprus
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History
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8200-1050
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8200-3900
BC-NEOLITHIC AGE
Remains of the oldest known settlements in Cyprus date
from this period. This civilization developed along the
North and South coasts. First, only stone vessels were
used. Pottery appeared on a second phase after 5000 BC.
3900-2500 BC-CHALCOLITHIC AGE
Transitional period between the Stone Age and the Bronze
Age. Most Chalcolithic settlements are found in Western
Cyprus, where a fertility cult developed. Copper is being
discovered and exploited on a small scale.
2500-1050 BC-BRONZE AGE
Copper is more extensively exploited bringing wealth to
Cyprus. Trade develops with Near East, Egypt and the
Aegean, where Cyprus is known under the name of Alasia.
After 1400 BC Mycenaean from Greece reach the island as
merchants. During the 12th and 11th centuries, mass waves
of Achaean Greeks come to settle on the island spreading
the Greek language, religion and customs. They gradually
take control over Cyprus and establish the first
city-kingdoms of Pafos, Salamis, Kition and Kourion. Hyalinization
of the island is now in progress.
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