The History of Cyprus Explained in 10 minutes
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- Опубліковано 23 тра 2022
- The History of Cyprus Explained in 10 minutes
The history of Cyprus explained from ancient times to modern.
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Fun fact, the island of Cyprus was so abundant in copper, it's suspected that either the island was the ethimologic origin of the mineral's name or it was all the way around and the mineral gave the name to the island.
Cyprus/Chipre/Ciprum/Coprum/Cobre/Copper
Yeap, copper (in Latin and all languages influenced by it) is named after Cyprus, but if you go 1000+ years before that, during the Bronze Age, the island might have very well got its name from a word for copper.
That’s badass. Btw did you mean Etymological?
@@schnoz2372 Is that the correct form in English? Then I guess I did mean that :p
In school we were always told that Cyprus got its name from Cobre and not the other way around. No evidence for either though
@@leonidasisaak6753 The Romans called it the metal of Cyprus (aes Cyprium), which became aes Cuprum, and then Coper/Copper etc., that's documented. Check Merriam-Webster's entry on copper for that.
For the reverse, there is indeed no solid evidence, but it has been suggested since the Sumerian word for bronze or copper had a similar K-P-R combination of consonants. Cyprus, or at least a partial kingdom of Cyprus which might have happened to control the rest of the island, was known as Alashiya during the Bronze Age too, and yet by the late Bronze Age, with the Mycenaeans, Cyprus is known as Cyprus, so we don't know for sure whether the island got its name from the metal, and if it did, whether it was a local language like the Cypriot syllabary, Cypro-Minoan, Eteo-Cypriot etc., or an import from Sumerian.
Cyprus is one of the most strategically important places in the Eastern Mediterranean which explain why all nearby states are always interested in it.
This is even more true today. There's vast amounts of Natural Gas and Oil within the Economic Exclusion zone of Cyprus.
Not only nearby states, apparently also uk.
Cyprus is basically an unsinkable aircraft carrier.
Yeah 100 percent but most of peoples dosent understand it bc they show it like enemy fighting.
@@ArcAngle1117 *There are
So they claim, yet magically nothing is happening. Clearly it's not actually feasible to logistically make use of any amounts found. If it would be, international corporations would be making billions extracting this gas and oil with contracts linked to the government(s) of Cyprus.
Fifteen years and not a cent made. Big mouths and big dreams, but puny brains.
As a Cypriot myself, I just want peace in my country and to enjoy every place on the island as one country and not a divided one. Also if you ever visit Cyprus just go to a traditional Cypriot tavern or fish restaurant and enjoy MEZE!
Etsii mezees na gini meraklis
Cyprus is a really good place for tourists. Όλοι στην γειτονιά μου είναι από άλλες χώρες και μένουν μόνιμα
I completely agree with you except, a single country system will not work because of right-wing fanatics of both side. But maybe a federation could do the work.
@@limonlareksidir8913 it's funny how they say the exact same thing about Israel
@@meerpirat508 It is funny how people are the same all around the world. But I don't think that a coalition or a federation will work for Israel-Palestine. Their war is not a cold war unlike the Cyprus Problem of nowadays.
Cyprus is a Geologist's playground. When I did my degree, there was a 10 day trip there in the third year. The highest peaks in Cyprus have some of the best exposures of the very highest levels of the Upper Mantle. Then you sweep down through Pillow Lava deposits into deep sea limestones. Superb.
Limassol has a great archeological museum. As for food? Just go for a Meze... You'll get to try everything!
That’s epic.
I live in the centre of the island and across from my house, in a little mount, sea shells are sticking out.
@@erodotosmiltiadous where do you live? Pera Orinis?
@@erodotosmiltiadous I'm in Oroklini and also have seashells found in the earth
I will always remember the university trip we had that showed us all the different types of rocks around the island. Wish i could get a similar trip to the occupied part of the island as most quarries for concrete pre 1974 were located there
Greek Cypriot dialect has many interesting archaisms that you can't find anywhere else. Ζήτω η Κύπρος!
❤👏🏻
Πάμε!!!
Ζητω η κυπροσ
@@kristinazaveckaite3534 πάμε!!
Ζήτω Κύπρος
4:17 It really gives you a sense of just how big the world was back then, that there could be several kingdoms on Cyprus alone. There could be so many cultures that we never heard of
It was all greek city state's.
Even back when the French revolution happened and nationalism started, I've heard French wasn't spoken across the whole country. Each city/settlement had it's own language/dialect.
@@fatihsaidduran it still kind of does, and it's not really a weird thing honestly
@@fatihsaidduran Unfortunately France killed a lot of its languages
Unrelated, but 3:28 - alliteration of the letter P
The history of Cyprus is undoubtedly very rich and fascinating!
Here's a random, minor fun fact connecting it to my country: King Peter I of Cyprus (Pierre I de Lusignan) went on a little diplomatic tour training to organise a crusade, a major event of which was a gathering of several monarchs in Kraków, in September 1364, hosted by Casimir the Great of Poland. This so-called Congress of Kraków turned out to be relatively inconsequential but the partying was legendary, particularly one banquet organised by a wealthy Kraków merchant - Mikołaj Wierzynek, famous for it to this day.
The polish always find some way to be relevant to every country's history!
@@mildlyinfuriatedbird2557 😅
Im also very rich!😎
nie wiedziałem o tym dzieki za ciekawostke
Ah yes, isnt that in a painting called "The fiest of the five kings"?
I feel sorry for Cyprus. It is so beautiful and so tragic. And also, there is a French perfume named after the island's French pronunciation (Chypre).
Actually the first in the world perfume factory was descovered in Pyrgos village in Limassol few years ago
When I visited Cyprus I discovered that there is a local variety of pita bread, more elliptical and lightly toasted to make it a bit crunchy. It's fantastic, I don't know why nobody else makes their pitas like that.
Just hold a regular pita over a lit gas stove, and flip when it starts to blacken.
Satisfaction guaranteed
We have two actually. On is the Paphitiki pitta, which is a bit larger then normal pitta
I'm from Cyprus and you did an excellent job describing its history. The last war is a video by its own but overall 10/10
Really my friend? Do you also recognise the clown " state " of TRNC????
@@josefinejo7246 “clown” 🤡
@@josefinejo7246 So ask anastasiadis why they support EOKA and keep TRNC alive forever :)
l love Cypros form Egypt 🇪🇬♥️🇨🇾
Thank you! We love Egyptos!
Much love from Cyprus 🇨🇾❤️🇪🇬
@@dimitrispvoice133 shut up, speak for ur self not everyone loves Egypt, our country is full of immigrants from Egypt we have enough of them
🇬🇷 🇪🇬 🇨🇾 🔵🔴🟡
*Well this is the most detailed explanation to why Greece and Cyprus give twelve points to each other in Eurovision I've ever seen*
And regarding Enosis, it's not an independence movement but rather it advocates for a union of Cyprus with Greece, this is why the Turks were against it
Greece gave Azerbaijan 12 points 2022 go figure
@@ChanahsCreativeEdits because Cyprus didn't make it to the finals
The willing of Cypriots to unite with Greece make them start a revolutionary war against the colonial rule of the Brits. So yeah ένωσις was kinda an independence movement but mostly an ideology which unfortunately never became reality
Turks didn't care about it until the British told them to
Are you clumsy or are you being the clumsy ...Scandinavian countries do it too 😉
On 4.28 you mention the Phoenician presence in Cyprus and the graphic show the Phoenician landing in the Kingdom of Salamis, the "most" Greek Kingdom of Cyprus, founded by Tefkros, brother of Ajax- both mentioned in Iliad. The Phoenician presence in Cyprus was primarily in Kition, where the ruins of an Astarte temple are found. Kition was considered a mixed Greek /Phoenician city, Amathus as a Greek /African and the rest kingdoms were Greek. Cypriots were the last Greeks that adapted the Phoenician scripture, in the late fourth century. They continued to use the Cypriot Syllabic Scripture, that originated from Mycenean Syllabic B, to distinguish themselves from Phoenicians.
Διαβασμένος σε βρίσκω! Εύγε σου!
Πολύ ορθά .
He also doesn't mention the Mycenean migration which literally created all those kingdoms and the major cities of Cyprus! It's like the Kingdoms appeared out of thin air!
Hi Epitheus, great video ! I'm Greek Cypriot and historian and I love your work in general. You are welcome to Cyprus and if you ever come, try souvlakia (pork or chicken screwers) and sheftalia (mini sausages), this is a grill combination that's also known as "mix" in Cyprus. If it's summer, try ofton, it's lamb cooked slowly in the mud oven.
As a Cypriot I approve of this message!
these check out, he is a Cypriot
want more / halloumi/shushukkos/Souvla/koupepia and many others!! you wont believe how rich is our cousine. very underestimated.
Im right now in Ayia Napa..Im from Serbia and love Cyprus,so much that i dont eat Turkeys food!
Endless stupidity. Nobody has noticed the mention of TRNC 9:52? Really? You seem to care more about souvlakia, than History.
It’s really nice as a Cypriot seeing people outside of the country be interested in our history. Despite how rich in culture and history we are, it’s very rare to find people who have heard of Cyprus before let alone care about the country.
No offense, but your island sounds like a real life hot potato game...
@@Fankas2000 can’t disagree with you on that
Allow me to correct you on that one :) .
I was in a trip in Kenya and I met a woman from Texas. She asked me where I was from which I replied Cyprus. In my mind I was preparing to say where it is located, it's an island, it's history and so on but to my surprised she knew. She even visited Cypurs. :)
Cyprus is very famous for travelers, but nowdays with UA-cam, Cyprus is famous for it's Ghost Town and the only divided city in foreigners
Must confess that most of the time when I hear anything about Cyrprus it is related to some financial machinations
@@ellieyuh6190 hate to say it, but every time I've ever seen your island, it was when I worked for a bank and there were fraudulent charges and the person was in Cyprus lol
On the question at the end: We have Greek dishes of course, but we also have our own foods like Souvla which is like Souvlakia but they are much larger pieces of meat with each one being around the size of a palm and isn't eaten in a pita (btw we have our own kind of pita) we also have koupepia which are stuffing rapped in leaf that is cooked, "Makaronia tou fournou" roughly translated to "Pasta cooked in an oven" which is a dish like lasagna with a bottom layer made of pasta and a top layer made of cream.
On places you could visit you could go to ancient Kourion which has dozens of historical buildings most famous probably being its amphitheater .There's also Asia Napa for a more touristy area with beautiful beaches and all the amenities you could want. Honestly the islands pretty small lol, if you rent a car you are an only hour drive away from everything
mmmmm...Makaronia tou fournou sounds delicious!
@@EpimetheusHistory Your not wrong!
I had the most incredible dolmades (Spiced rice i think? wrapped in leaves) in the middle of Ayia Napa, really took a punt to try something new and they were amazing. Also you have to have a meze when you go, just prepare for the next visit for the W.C because it will be monumental movement.
If you like History, Ayia Napa is the last place you should go. I'd recommend Pafos or Limassol.
is there any arabic Syrian influence? I heard the greek accent in there have many arabic words?
As a Turkish Cypriot living in London I would suggest trying şeftali kebab and eating at one of the many patisseries on the island. Our cuisine is very rich and diverse. All Cypriots love their food 😋.
The Enosis movement has as its goal the union of the island with Greece, not independence. Apart that, as a Cypriot, I can say that it was a good video
Έρχεται ο καιρός. Να μας αξιώσει ο Θεός να το ζήσουμε.
@@anargyroi skase
@@ghemswz Εμπεριστατωμενη αποψη.
@@ghemswz ξύδι
@@serafeimlightbringer9677 poios sou esintishen esena?
Definitely try Seftalia, you won't regret eating it.
Pretty much the entirety of the Troodos is gorgeous. The island is quite car dependant so travelling won't be too easy, but still, try not to stick to the cities! Especially on early spring, nature has a lot to offer!
If you somehow find yourself in the north, definitely cross the Kyrenia range. The southern side of the mountains may look barren, but the northern side is an absolute hidden gem.
My mom is from Troodos. I couldn’t agree more. The British and Russians can flock to the beaches as they do but anyone who wants to see something really special and unique absolutely must spend some time in the mountains. There are Byzantine churches with original paintings and mosaics, monasteries with the most incredible views, fresh air and nice food if you know where to look.
Just one thing to expect if you want to communicate in Greek is that the accents can be thick. Even for the Cypriot dialect the Troodos accents are thick.
When I leave Cyprus there is nothing I will miss more than seftalia
It's "Shieftalia" with hard "sh"..
@@yiannishadjiloizou5501 Yeah, I don't know how to romanize Greek 😅
@@atruv2089 where are you from
visited Cyprus many times, favorite food is Kleftiko, which is lamb meat slow cooked with potatoes. the best I had was at Militzis restaurant in Larnaka.
my favorite place(s) is driving around and hiking in the beautiful Troodos mountains, in the forests and ancient villages.
Legendary place. Been there over fifty times I believe. Their pilaf and halloumi is also some of the best I've had on the island.
Kypros always in our heart, Much Love to our beloved Cyprus from Armenia. You are much loved in our country.... 💜🔥
I swear you do the most in depth videos out of all the history channels I fw
Informative video - just a clarification.. The northern Cyprus which is called on the video Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is still not a recognised state / republic.
But it should be recognised, because the North part is and always will belong to the great Turks.... just a clarification 😊
My wife and I visited Cyprus for 18 days in late Nov. early Dec. ‘22. Wonderful weather, wonderful people, we enjoyed the traditional fish dishes. We enjoyed several cities but were particularly enthralled with Lefkara, in the hills, where we spent eight relaxing days. Also, swam in the Med. nearly every day we spent in Limassol.
EPIC!! All that in 10 minutes along with some good humor is nothing other than epic. Thank you for your dedication to history and to us :)
The video was excellent and informative as always, but I freaking howled at the Assyrian king going: 'no one wants to be my bro :( Oh well, time for murder.' And the cats! Your sense of humor makes these videos even better, and that's saying something!
Alashiya: Heeyyyy, my bro.
Egypt: Yeah, how's it going my bro?
Hittites: Hey, how're my two best bros doin?
Assyria: HEYYY BROOOOOOS, WHAT'S UP?
Egypt: how dare you call me the b word.
I would like to visit the Holy Monastery of St. Nicholas of the Cats. Cyprus is on the bucket list for me for sure! Thanks for covering our feline friends!
I live in Cyprus and you cannot cross the street without seeing a cat lounging on the pavement it is both a blessing and a curse
Hi! Fun fact, with the last estimates from 2021 cats outnumber the human population... They are relaxed that know that they are the true rulers of the island! Find any travel blog from Cyprus and you will understand 😂😎❤️ hope you get to come to our beautiful island one day
😽😽😽😽
Yes I live in Cyprus and you can guess from my username how many cats I have adopted!!!😾😾😾
@@twentyfourcats1008 😻😻😻😻😻
Really excellent video. Well paced and really thorough. I’ve really enjoyed your whole catalog but these most recent videos are exceptionally well done.
Cyprus must've been the most important island in whole ancient history just because of its location. Super interesting video
Rhodes was pretty signifcant too, albiet Cyprus is much bigger than Rhodes
When I was small, I lived next to a lovely Greek Cypriot family, ,and when , my parents where late home , they use let me stay in there flat and eat some of there Greek Cypriot food, it was very kind nd of them and they always gave us present at Christmas time, I still have some of the present I got from them, letter opener, and scarf.i miss those days of very friendly neighborhood . growing up.
Whenever I go to Cyprus to see family I the summer we always eat watermelon with halloumi. The combination sounds strange but it is really good!
Good vid. One thing not mentioned in the vid, in 1950, 95% of Greek Cypriots voted for Union with Greece in a unofficial referendum.
The conflict on Cyprus is interestingly a major component in the original British version of House of Cards.
The best version of the show.
@@johnsowerby7182 agreed
I am from Cyprus and my favourite thing to it is of course Souvla (not sure how to write it down in English for theres a lot of ways to do but it is pronounced as soo-vla) Which is roasted meat most commonly pork and lamb but personally my favourite is a three hour pork belly Souvla, it's so juicy and crispy in the outside its incredible.
I'm so excited you made a video about my homeland! Keep up the great work!
Achaea is patras tho
@@latinbrotherhood495 I mean it more in the Homeric/Mycenaean sense
@@achaeanmapping4408 ah
Always hyped to see a new Epimetheus video! Have you covered the Nuragic Civilization of Sardinia?
"pilfering pact of paradical paramilitary party poopers" killed me!!!! also all the different costume wearing cats spread throughout the video were a treat to watch! great video as always, please keep it up the awesome work, its always a pleasure to watch!!
Yeah, that was V-like and I loved it, lol.
It’s always a joy to watch your videos Epi. It amazes me how much I know, Then watch you to realize how little I actually know
I love your video Epimetheus. Please never stop creating
Try Lountza-Halloumi Sandwich and visit the Sanctuary of Aphrodite!
Another cypriot here. Thanks for giving our little island a historical spotlight. It's definitely a place full of historical, geological, political, and economical knoowledge-value. You should definitely visit with open eyes, and an open mind. The food... could range from the infamous souvla/souvlaki/shieftalia that's cooked on coals. There's kleftikon which is a slow cooked lamb with potatoes. What's interesting (to me) about the cypriot cuisine, is the different cultural influences that can be found in tastes (greek and eastern mostly) and the similarities but also differences it has although similar. Also, many places on the island could be more fish + sea-food oriented as there are several fishing hubs, and other more traditional with legumes, taro root and many, many grape-by-products for dessert. There's no one place I would suggest you go. The best option is a long holiday that would allow you to take advantage of the hiking routes, the sea/beach beauties and sports, the mountains and the MANY historical monuments around the island. It's small enough to be able to be seen in its entirety and full enough to have things to do and see constantly. Also, as true mediterraneans relaxation is one of our key-elements in mentality (except on the road which can be heavily populated). If you ever go there, I do hope you enjoy it!!
Wonderful channel my dude! Thanks for all the wonderful videos, and brilliant information!
I would also love to visit Cyprus one day. I'm glad your channel has swelled since I started watching. It's good stuff
Always glad to see more islands covered by Epimetheus! Hoping for future episodes on Hispaniola (Haiti & Dominican Republic), Zanzibar and Hawaii.
someone said that there is nothing to see in Nicosia . He is wrong. in the old city there are at least 9 museums and plenty of historical buildings and places . Our archeological museums contain only cypriot foundings .
Cyprus is the island version of Jerusalem
Ireland enters the chat.
%100
Those poor little elephants tho 😭
@@jaymz6473 Cyprus has had it rougher
@@PhenomResurrections08 These days? Probably. At least the weather's a bit nicer over there..
This has to be one of the very best UA-cam Channels. Only Historia Civilis matches your brilliance, good sir.
I just came back from a visit to Cyprus. It was pretty great. They have amazing food and the traditional Cyprus wine is absolutely delicious and the story/history of it quite fascinating (koymandaria- hope I spelled that right). The villages are definitely worth a visit, very cute and picturesque. Also, I'd definitely recommend visiting in winter as the island is quite warm, lush and green at that time (in contrast with Central Europe's gray skies) and it's less crowded as well.
You forgot our amazing sunsets in winter :)
9:17 Enosis is not actually a notion of independence of cyprus from the ottomans or the british, its more so the integration of cyprus into the greek state.
Good clarification...I kinda overly simplified that subtitle
@@EpimetheusHistory It wasn't a completely wrong statement really, besides, to be unified with Greece we first had to become independent from the British (and we know how that went...)
Χερετισμους απ' την Ελλάδα 🇬🇷❤🇨🇾
I love your videos man. The way you do them is great.
A great brief synopsis of the history of Cyprus. Well put together I say.
I have lived in Cyprus for over 20 years. Some of my favourite foods are koupepkia (stuffed vine leaves), wild asparagus with eggs and halloumi in pita bread toasted with a slice of cold tomato
I was in Cyprus multiple times. I have not visited too many places. I was in an action park in the Famagusta area and was also in the capital. I was also in a tiny coastal city
I did not expect this amount of humor from Epimetheus, but i like it!
I have been to Cyprus over 20 times and I love to visit a old temple in the walls of the trudos mountains
I’m half Irish and grew up here but my mum is Cypriot and my grandad raised me on what would be considered the ‘poor food’ from his childhood when people couldn’t afford meat. I recommend trying things like fasolia, gigantes, fages and revithkia, they’re all bean based dishes either with lemon and olive oil or a rich tomato based sauce. They’re all vegan and very nutritious, and deliciously seasoned so you don’t feel like you’re missing out on meat. Mainly though they just humble me and remind me of how little my Bapou grew up with and how he learned to survive, and remind me of sitting eating them with him -some of my happiest memories
Yuck.
Terrible advice.
Your mum is what, Greek Cypriot or Turkish Cypriot?
WE LOVE YOU EPI
Your videos KEEP getting better!
The cat situation hasn't changed.
Fantastic video keep it up your doing amazing job
Your accent choices for ancient Minoans and Cypriots crack me up, LMAO
I'd love to visit Cyprus one day. It has an outstandingly long and diverse history, beautiful nature, pleasant weather, and warm people. Sounds like a perfect country.
Cypriot here! Koupèpia is a delicacy for me! One of the most fascinating place to visit is Palepaphos!
it´´s a beautiful place, the amount of history is insane! i was there with my wife, and i was simply amazed at every turn with ruins of temples, castles etc. i would recommend a visit to cyprus 👍👌definitely.
Where are you from
Lived in Cyprus as a child when my Father was stationed there, first in Dekhalia, then after my little Brother was born we moved to a camp near Pergamos. Often visit the Island for a couple of weeks a year, always felt like a home to me. I like all the food, however I always recommend that people try Afelia if it's available. Oh and I am also a big fan of Koupes.
Another great video, I always love seeing your artwork too!
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
I don't know if you drink but something worth trying, and hard to find outside Cyprus, is Commandaria, the oldest named wine in the world (by the crusaders; one of the popular brands is St John's). It tastes like a cross between a sweet pudding wine and port and is absolutely delicious.
Hope to visit Cyprus one day! From an Assyrian :)
You should brother. Visit a restaurant with music. Some songs will seem local to you with Greek words.
@@giorgoskousouloskousoulos5367 Thank you! I hope to do just that!
Cypriot here from the ancient city state of Idalion (now Dali). Great Video!
i really like the art style of the island map throughout the video...and also thanx for the interresting history content...
Thank you for this informative video. As a Greek-Cypriot myself, it's very important to know the history of this island.
Great video, just one correction: the Enosis movement aimed at union with Greece, not independence.
Hard to say what's my favourite food.
You can't beat a Greek Cypriot barbecue Souvla.
Another favourite is a peaceful chicken and tomatoe casserol, also lamb with spinach and I cannot forget chips made with Cyprus potatoes, lightly seasoned with salt and oregano - you will never have enough of them mmmmmmm
The blue lagoon, Latchie, Coral Bay Limassol, all beautiful places.
If you're lucky to come across a cafe/restaurant in the mountains that's old fashioned and simple, you will have wonderful simple delicious food
As someone whose grandparents grew up in Cyprus and left in the 1960s, this was really interesting to learn more about where my family are from, thank you.
Congratulations for your work! I'm a Cypriot and I feel proud of my island's story. If I may ask where did you get those detailed information please?
a "mix" (souvlakia and sheftalia in pita bread with some salad included) is good to order. souvla is also good. as far as good places to visit, like some of the other commenters have said try to stay out of the towns. Paphos (the province) has some particularly old Greek ruins of note.
The History of Cyprus: Yes👌Thank you very much for your hard work 👍
Superb presentation...and a fascinating History!
Indeed, the first and most significant civilization that developed on the island was the Minoan (Hellenic) civilization, which completely Hellenized the island around 1,500 BC. maintaining its Greek character to this day...! (despite the tribes that conquered the island, Cyprus never lost its Greek culture...)
Also in 1950 with the beginning of the revolution of the inhabitants against the British occupation, the main request was to unite the island with the main Greece... (and not just the liberation...).
Unfortunately, after 1974 and until today, 1/3 of the island is under Turkish illegal occupation, which has been condemned by the UN and all international organizations...
My father is from Cyprus and I was raised in california my whole life but have been able to visit from time to time. It’s a gorgeous place with a whole insane mixture of cultures and history. My dad is from the Greek side and culturally we are greek, but actual bloodline ethnic ancestry is unclear. I always reccomend going any place on the coast as the water is beautiful and swimming is the best. My favorite thing to eat there is when my family makes Souvlaki, or when we go out for sheftalia!
Genetically there's not much between the Greeks and Turks
bloodline ethnic ancestry is cypriot. genetically we are one people who historically mixed between greek, turkish, arabic, armenian and those who came before all of us.
@@davemccullagh4297 Thats a LIE !!!
@@SpartanLeonidas1821 I'm talking about Cypriots
@@davemccullagh4297 The Greek & original Turkish Cypriots (not recent settlers)…perhaps some 👍
Thank you for the history lesson ! All simply explained in detail, as a Cypriot i approve this and also besides stray cats we have donkeys. Now you can find them freely roaming on the occupied cypurs in Karpasia area up to Apostolos Antreas monastery at the very tip of the Island.
Great video, very interesting! Greetings from Cyprus! My son and I recommend souvlakia and a visit to Troodos mountains and Nicosia!
I've just been on holiday there! Best spot was the Blue Lagoon near Ayia Napa. Although all the other beaches there were rammed with tourists. I stayed in Limassol which was very nice.
I just want to travel one day to try the food. I heard the Greeks of Cyprus make a a kind of pork dolmas in place of the usual rice. Other than that, the island has had a long and fascinating history as just outlined, and I'd love too see all the famous ruins.
Its called koupepia and they're delicious. Just had some today :)
I am from Limassol and all Cyprus food is amazing. Moussaka, Souvla, Kleftiko and Koupepia is the best food!
Fantastic story telling!👍
I've been in Cyprus for about six weeks now (archaeological studies) and the village of Lefkara is a must visit. There's just a handful of lacemakers left and it's hard to find authentic pieces, but well worth it.
I can't believe I managed to find an upload less then a minute after it was uploaded
i really like these maps like they are amazing
I've lived here for 4 years. It's an amazing place to live. I enjoy the akamas peninsula and troodos mountains...kleftico is a lovely dish of slow cooked lamb, which is enjoyed by many.
Cyprus was one of the first holidays I have memories of. Visited when I was 7 in 2002. Loved the ruins in Paphos, and weirdly enough the tuna sandwiches were my favourite food.
Hi, I am a Turkish Cypriot from Nicosia. To answer your questions regarding food, we have a meyhane culture(like a tavern or pub) in which you are served kebab and various kinds of Cypriot food with alcoholic beverages and meze, that might be nice to try. Halloumi or Hellim is a dairy product unique to Cyprus. It has a high boiling point and thus it can be grilled and it tastes awesome. For places to visit, I would just suggest you to visit every city(on both North and South). That is because the island is small and every city has at least a few unique historical places, one of the notable ones that come to my mind are the Paphos castle, Kyrenia castle, old city of Nicosia, ancient city of Salamis. Pretty much any coastal city would have nice beaches too! Also don't forget to try Zivania(a locally produced drink)!
sorry for asking but are you turkish cyrpiot or turkish settler that came after 1974?? Also if you are the first one so turkish cyrpiot what do you think about the turkish settlers as I've heard turkish cypriots saying that they don't like the turkish settlers and that they are destroying the unique cypriot culture.
@@DCCrisisclips Well my father's family have been here in Cyprus since the Ottomans, and my Mom came to the island after 1974, and I was born and grew up in Cyprus, so yeah I do consider myself a Turkish Cypriot. I do agree that people who come to settle from Turkey do change the culture and this uncontrolled immigration should stop as we have a lot of cultural differences. The problem is the people who come from Turkey and think that North Cyprus is part of Turkey or that we are the same.
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"Well my father's family have been here in Cyprus since the Ottomans"
Ottomans? Weird thing, Turks never settled in Cyprus prior to 1974. There were Greeks who nominally accepted Islam but also adhered to Christianity (Linobambaki). That's what you are. You're not fit to call yourselves Turks, so you appropriate the name and use it in conjunction with "Cypriot". We do not take keenly to appropriation.
"that we are the same."
Certainly we are not. Turks live anywhere from the Balkans to the Middle East in Syria and Iraq and Iran to the Caucasus. But none of them ever resided on Cyprus. You are the same as the Greeks. Not our brothers.
And eventually your mom will be deported to Turkey along with the rest of the immigrants. We'll see then whether you're a traitor or a patriot to Cyprus.
@@azmhyr Wow man, you should calm down. After the Ottomans conquered the island in 1571, some people from Anatolia came to the island. That is when my ancestors came and until before the war in 1974, they used to live in paphos.
@@DCCrisisclips Im not who you asked this question but as someone who grew up in the north i can tell you my father was born in the republic in 1969 and his parents are from limassol and baf. We consider ourselves turkish *speaking cypriots* but cypriots nonetheless. Most cypriots in the north dislike the mainland turks because they are disrespectful of our cypriot culture and believe this to be their land, but there are obviously some people who still believe turkey is their savior and dislike the greeks ( mainly the older generation who had to go through war). All in all I say cyprus belongs to cypriots, not the greeks or turks.
Always fun to see a video of yours, Epimetheus, but especially one about my home country! Our cuisine is unique because we get a lot of influences from the Middle East, but we apply their techniques and use their spices in pork dishes, something that you don't really see anywhere else.
Apart from the cooked dishes that other Cypriots have been suggesting in the comments, I would say that good fruits and vegetables (and herbs!) are always what I'm looking forward to the most when I return to Cyprus! You're always welcome if you ever end up visiting us :)
I love how your first question to a Cypriot is about food! As I'm currently living abroad, I would REVOLT for some souvla right now....
Also, my favourite place has to be the beach that's 10 minutes away from home, which I'm not going to reveal, but if you decide to visit again, I could make an exception!
Brilliant content btw.
Thank you so so much for sharing our history with the world. i wish this had greek subs so more cypriots can watch it
Greek - Cypriot here... I highly recommend sieftalia and halloumi to eat. Our cousine is mainly meat-based and if you visit any of our traditional restaurants and order a meat meze you will have a full experience . Regarding places you should visit:
- Agia Napa/ Protaras for the crystal clean beaches (during summertime),
- Limassol is the most modern city with skyscrapers, beautiful coastline and great nightlife,
- Pafos is also a nice town , much smaller but it has many ancient places to see there.
- Troodos mountains and hike through the forrest
- Akamas peninsula and go to blue lagoon (mainly with a boat again during summertime)
- I dont recommend to visit the capital Nicosia since it doesnt have anything special to see there. Only if you plan to visit the occupied side and cross the borders through Ledras street
In general, Cyprus is a very beautiful island and a big one. You should rent a car to visit every part of our country.
Hello,I was born in famagusta but since the Turkish invasion 1974 I leave as a refugee in LARNACA.Hope that really soon our island will be united and go back to our home land.The whole world is talking about democracy and fairness but in small countries like mine is too difficult..
A few years ago there was a referendum on the unification of the island, and it was the southern side that said they were not interested in unification.
@@davidtesar8195 Believe me that if it was a fare deal with good condition for Cyprus and all the people we would have said yes!!!We are not so stupid to prefer to remain refugees in our own country away from our houses and land!!!
@@davidtesar8195 there is a list of reasons why they rejected it on wikipedia which saves you reading through the documents, but the deal sucked
Idk if you know or not there is an seperatet gowermant in TR part of Cyprus but they are still connected to Turkey and some of them support unification and some even support a fulluy independent Northen Cyprus tho what i think is the best is what is happening now cuz i think the hope was almost completely lost when Greek s started to kill Turkhis Cypriots to make it fully Greek tho as a Turk i would still like a united Cyprus.
@@ESY__ Ok i get your point but what about the Turkish populations that were brought from Turkey to live in Northen Cyprus ,They are very different from local Turkish Cypriots .
love this channel
Used to live on Cyprus when I was younger. Loved going to the Green Zone and the Troodos Mountains. Also adopted a cat from there.
Great place...North or South....perfect unspoilt white sand beaches in the North...the roman city of Salamis...the walled citadel of Famagusta...the mountains of the South....the friendliness of the population.....truly a brilliant island...thanks for the history...great vid