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The Bronze Age Ingot Which Sold for $208,250

The Bronze Age Ingot Which Sold for $208,250

How did this Bronze Age Cypriot object sell for $208,250 at a small auction house? Learn about the...

History
April 6, 2025
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From Colonial Bargains to Contested Heritage: Tracing the Price and Provenance of Cypriot Antiquities (1883-Present)

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...

History
March 31, 2025
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The Island's Antiquities Broker: Petros Kolokasides

The Island's Antiquities Broker: Petros Kolokasides

Who was Petros Kolokasides, and how did he shape the fate of Cyprus's ancient artifacts during the...

History
March 30, 2025
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The Swastika on an Early Bronze Age Cypriot Tulip Bowl

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...

Archeology
March 30, 2025
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Beyond Sherds: Tracing Cypriot People Across the Mediterranean

Beyond Sherds: Tracing Cypriot People Across the Mediterranean

Signs of Cypriot presence and activity across the Mediterranean are not limited to ceramics....

ArcheologyHistory
March 28, 2025
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The Night of the Colossal Head

The Night of the Colossal Head

A midnight discovery of Cyprus's largest ancient head ignites chaos as villagers descend, forcing a...

ArcheologyHistory
March 27, 2025
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The Unsung Digger: Hadji Jorghi and the Tombs of Idalium

The Unsung Digger: Hadji Jorghi and the Tombs of Idalium

Hadji Jorghi, a Cypriot whose initial findings sparked major archaeological excavations at ancient...

ArcheologyHistory
March 27, 2025
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The Swedish Cyprus Expedition and its Enduring Legacy

The Swedish Cyprus Expedition and its Enduring Legacy

Discover the pioneering Swedish Cyprus Expedition (1927-1931) that transformed our understanding of...

History
March 27, 2025
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