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Pottery as a profession appeared in Cyprus in the early Neolithic Period. With the appearance of pottery, the Cypriot craftsman used the plasticity of the clay, collection it from local surroundings, to create domestic utensils for everyday use.

Wind Surfing at Paphos

Beach at Protaras

The old wine-press of Omodos, known as Linos,is in a short distance from the square of the village and is open to visitors.

Forestry for Development

Sunrise at Protaras

Prior to the 15th century, mail communications in Cyprus, just as in Europe, were not organised but depended on individuals and merchants who needed to establish trade links. Cyprus being an island depended on ships’ captains to carry mail abroad.…

Village House

The archaeological site, where this museum is located, is a small settlement dating to the 12th century BC, the end of the Late Bronze age. According to archaeologists, the settlement has been termed a “colony” of the first Achaean (Mycenaean)…

The stamp depicts the "Palaestra" wrestling school, which forms part of the sanctuary of Apollo Hylates in Curium and erected circa 100 A.D. In the 4th century the Phoenician "Reshef " became identified with the God Apollo and "Hylates", the local…