History of Cyprus
It is thought that the first inhabitants of Cyprus came to the island from Syria and Palestine between 7000-6500 BC while they were escaping from enemy attacks and natural disasters on rafts. They could actually see the mountains of their original countries from the island on clear cloudless days. Being the most important island of eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus got its name starting from the Bronze Age, from the rich copper mines operated on the island. It location and its rich natural resources such as olive, grain and grapes made it one of the important trade centers. All these made Cyprus very attractive for numerous civilizations. Every civilization left many cultural treasures behind making the island center of attention. Egyptians, Assyrians, Phoenicians, Persians, Romans, Byzantines, Luzinyans, Venetians and Ottomans are some of the most important civilizations ever to rule the island. Even today Cyprus is still one of the most attractive places on earth with its natural beauty and cultural attractions.
Chronological Calender- B.C. 7000-3000 New Stone Age
- B.C. 3000 -1453 Bronze Age
- B.C. 1450-700 Old Egypt Domination
- B.C. 700-545 Assyrian Domination
- B.C. 345-290 Persian Domination
- B.C. 290-58 Ptolemik King Kingdom
- B.C. 58 - A.C. 395 Roman Domination
- 395-1190 Byzantine Domination
- 1190-1191 English Domination
- 1191-1489 Lousianans Domination
- 1489-1570 Venetian Domination
- 1570-1878 Ottoman Domination
- 1878-1960 English Dominations
- 1960-1963 Cyprus Republic
- 1974 Cyprus Peace Action
- 1974-1983 Turkish Federal State And Greek Administration
- 1983-... Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)
After the peace operation in 1974, Turkish Federal State was formed until 1983, after which time Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was established. The island currently hosts two states, TRNC and Greek Cypriot Administration.