The Royal Apollonia in house magazine (issue 3, summer 2017) (issue 3, summer 2017) | Page 16

HISTORY
On Memory Lane
with Cyprus:
15 Millennia of Ancient History Remembered
Small in the area, big in history. That is how this beautiful Island located in the
North-Eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea is best described. The meaning behind its
name is actually still a bit of debate for some historians.
O
ne theory is based on the
mythology suggesting that
Cyprus was coined for the name that
was given by the goddess Aphrodite.
Another theory suggests that the coun-
try was named after its abundance of
copper. Furthermore, the Greek word
for the Mediterranean cypress tree
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could also be the reason that this island
got the name Cyprus. This debate has
not been resolved up till now and re-
mains a fascinating mystery to both its
inhabitants and tourists.
Cyprus has its own fair share of
famous historical and archaeologi-
cal sites. Neolithic villages, medieval
castles, and ancient Roman ruins
are found easily around the country.
Thanks to its colorful past, the land
has transformed into a sought-after des-
tination, attracting a number of tour-
ists every year.
And what is one of the common rea-
sons for tourists to come flocking to a
country? Food, of course and Cyprus
promises to make you want more every
single time. With its mouth-watering
cuisines to its refreshing drinks, it is
said that Cyprus is one of the finest
in the Mediterranean when it comes to
T H E R O YA L A P O L L O N I A M A G A Z IN E • 2017 summer edition