Description:
UNESCO: Nicosia, 2012. Bilingual (Greek-English). Soft cover, 28 cm, 96 pp., ill.; net weight 580 gr. ISBN: 9789963001538.This volume, with complete text in English and Greek, covers all the World Heritage Sites in Cyprus. These range from the Neolithic settlement of Khirokitia to the later period archaeological sites of Palaepaphos and Nea Paphos and nine painted churches on the Troodos Mountains. Each site or monument is described in a brief bur authoritative text, accompanied by high quality colour illustrations. The book serves as a short, but excellent introduction to the archaeological and artistic treasures of the island.
CONTENTS: Khirokitia, Palaepaphos, Nea Paphos, Churches on the Troodos inscribed on the world heritage list (Saint Nicholas of the Roof Kakopetria, Panagia Phorviotissa [Asinou] Nikitari, Panagia tou Arakos Lagoudera, St. John Lampadistis Monastery Kalopanayiotis, Panagia Moutoulla, The Holy Cross Pelendri, The Archangel Michael Pedoulas, The Holy Cross Agiasmati… Read More
