INTRODUCTION For those who can look beyond the great food, sandy beaches, and the bars and clubs of the resorts of Limassol and Ayia Napa, Cyprus has a rich and varied cultural heritage. At various times, it has been controlled by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Venetians, English and Turks, and all of these varied cultures have left an indelible mark on its landscape. The archaeological treasures Cyprus has to offer, and its modest size, offer an excellent opportunity for learning, at least for those whose hardest decision is not which factor of sun cream to use on the Paralia (beach) each day. The ...
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