Welcome to Ancient Cyprus
The island of Cyprus is host to an incredible archeological history, spanning over ten thousand years and a myriad of major civilizations. This website is dedicated to documenting its archeology and history.
Recent Articles
From Colonial Bargains to Contested Heritage: Tracing the Price and Provenance of Cypriot Antiquities (1883-Present)
From the late 19th century onwards, a staggering volume of Cypriot antiquities flowed from the...
The Island's Antiquities Broker: Kolokasides
Who was P. Kolokasides, and how did he shape the fate of Cyprus's ancient artifacts during the...
The Swastika on an Early Bronze Age Cypriot Tulip Bowl
The meaning of swastikas in Early Bronze Age Cyprus remains elusive despite appearing on various...
Beyond Sherds: Tracing Cypriot People Across the Mediterranean
Signs of Cypriot presence and activity across the Mediterranean are not limited to ceramics....
Cypro-Archaic Bird Motifs
The pottery of ancient Cyprus, especially throughout the Archaic period, is known for various repeating patterns and motifs, including intricate free-field birds. Let us explore commonly found bird motifs and the pottery on which they live.
3D Models of Cypriot Pottery
Through our cutting-edge Photogrammetry program we have published our first set of compressed 3D models featuring an impressive resolution of up to 20 pixels per mm.
Our models have been published with 8k textures downsampled from 16k, you can view them here.
You can also find out more about our Photogrammetry Program and future plans. We will be publishing articles detailing our photogrammetry approach and the use of 3D models in archeology.
Explore the History of Cyprus
Find out more about Cyprus from the first settlers to the late Archaic periods. Note we do not cover the later classical periods. For a short introduction to the history of Cyprus see the History Page.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to democratize access to the fascinating history and cultural heritage of Ancient Cyprus by collecting, preserving, and sharing all known knowledge in a way that is engaging, understandable, and free for everyone.
We are committed to breaking down barriers to learning by translating complex research and literature into accessible, easy-to-understand content, providing the tools and resources necessary for people of all backgrounds to explore and appreciate the rich history of Cyprus. Through our dedication to writing, collecting, and preserving the history of Cyprus, we aim to inspire curiosity, foster a deeper understanding, and ensure that the invaluable knowledge of this ancient civilization is accessible to generations to come.
Find out More About Our Projects
We have several ongoing and planned Projects:
