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Birds of Cyprus Thematic Issue, Republic of Cyprus
The Cyprus Warbler (Sylvia melanothorax) is one of only three bird species endemic to areas within the Mediterranean region and is the most localized breeder among the genus Sylvia, being confined to Cyprus when breeding. It is a partial migrant,…
Kolossi Castle, Pictorial Definitive Issue of King George VI (2.5 piastres), Republic of Cyprus
Kolossi castle is a medieval castle built in the 15th century A.D. It is also known as Koulas. The donjon lies in the vicinity of the village of the same name in the south-western outskirts of Limassol. The plain on which the castle is located is one…
Peristerona Church, Pictorial Definitive Issue of King George VI, Republic of Cyprus
Peristerona Church
Eleanora’s Falcon, Birds of Cyprus Thematic Issue, Republic of Cyprus
Eleanora’s Falcon
Birth of Christ, Christmas Issue Fresco Paintings, Republic of Cyprus
This wall painting of the Birth of Christ dating from 1192 A.D. is from the Church of Panagia tou Araka near the village of Lagoudera. The Virgin Mary is reclining on a white mattress at the entrance to the cave in the side of a sof t hill. There is…
Kolossi Castle, Pictorial Definitive Issue of King George VI (3 piastres), Republic of Cyprus
Kolossi castle is a medieval castle built in the 15th century A.D. It is also known as Koulas. The donjon lies in the vicinity of the village of the same name in the south-western outskirts of Limassol. The plain on which the castle is located is one…
3rd Historic Definitive Issue of the Republic of Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus
The 12th century B.C. saw the advancement of metallurgical techniques, which had been introduced by the Achaeans, and one such example is this bronze statue of a male figure
wearing a conical cap with horns, known as the "Horned God". In the…
wearing a conical cap with horns, known as the "Horned God". In the…
