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In the 12th century B.C. the Achaeans who were highly advanced in metallurgical techniques contributed greatly to the artistic works produced in Cyprus. One such example is this remarkable Bronze Tablet.

In the 12th century B.C. the Achaeans who were highly advanced in metallurgical techniques contributed greatly to the artistic works produced in Cyprus. One such example is this remarkable Mycenaean Crater.

During the Classical Period 475-325 B.C. Cyprus found itself in the midst of a conflict between Greece and Persia and its cities were subjugated by Persia in 498 B.C. This limestone sarcophagus dated c.460-450 B.C., one of the many antiquities, which…

Gold Bracelet from Lambousa

Silver Dish from Lambousa

In the 12th century B.C. the Achaeans who were highly advanced in metallurgical techniques contributed greatly to the artistic works produced in Cyprus. One such example is this remarkable four-sided bronze stand on four wheels, decorated with…

This stamp depictds the gold medal won by Antonis Georgallidis in the 200 meters race in the ISF World Gymnasiade held in Orleans, France, in 1976. His record time of 21.40 seconds still stands unbroken. The ISF World Gymnasiade is a multi-sport…

Village House, Rizokarpaso 1772

Embroidery and needlework have been a universally known and appreciated for m of Folk Art since ancient times and many antique examples worked in cotton, linen and/ or silk can be found in museums around the world. In Cyprus both for ms of art are…

The wall painting of the Archangel Gabriel and Christ Emmanuel forms part of a much larger painting where it appears just below a choir of twelve prophets who foretell Christ's coming to earth. The message is then taken up by the Annunciation and…