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- Collection: Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου, Το μοναστήρι
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Bell tower
Stone bell tower of the Katholicon, the main church of the Monastery of St Neophytos. The stones are cut from the near by Melissovounos hill. the bell tower is crowned with eight greek acroteria angularia around an ornamental cross.
Capital of a Parapet
Capital of a Parapet is usually a stone structure ornamenting the corridors of a building.
Latin wash-basin
Excellent work of stone in huge dimensions. Its use is unknown in the garden of the Monastery.
Stone parapet
Ornamental parapet with cross relief with the initials JESUS CHRIST IS VICTORIUS (ΙΣ ΧΣ ΝΙ ΚΑ)
Hand-grinder and a drum of a column
The hand-grinder was used mainly for wheat in producing flour. The upper slab was slowly gliding on the lower slab and wheat was being inserted from the hole in the middle.
Dedication relief inscription
This stone inscription commemorates the date of construction of an edifice by Abbot Iacovos Miriantheus. It is placed on the wall between the archades of the dining room of the monastery but does not belong to that edifice.
Dedication inscription and a column
This dedication inscription commemorates the erection of an edifice by the Abbot Iacovos Miriantheus (1898-1933). Its actual position is unknown. The stone is found in the monastery yard. At the back of the stone a column is laid, whose original…
Stone capital
This capital underwent elaborate curving in the traditional way for fifteenth century buildings in Cyprus. Its original position is unknown.
Marble capital
This terribly mutilated and aesthetically moving marble capital is found outside the museum of the Monastery. Its original site is unknown.
Stone capital
This stone capital is curved according to the traditional way of Cypriot 15th century capitals. It is found at the entrance of the museum of the Monastery. Its original place is unknown.