Cyprus, Its Ancient Cities, Tombs, And Temples: A Narrative Of Researches And Excavations, During Ten Years' Residence As American Consul In That Isla (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436817653)

""Cyprus, Its Ancient Cities, Tombs, and Temples"" is a comprehensive account of the author's ten years of research and excavation as the American Consul in Cyprus. Written by Louis Palma Di Cesnola in 1877, this book provides a detailed description of the ancient cities, tombs, and temples of Cyprus, their architecture, and the artifacts discovered during the excavations. Cesnola's narrative takes the reader on a journey through the history of Cyprus, from the earliest times to the Roman period. He presents a wealth of information about the island's culture, religion, and social customs, as well as the political events that shaped its history. The book is richly illustrated with maps, drawings, and photographs of the excavated sites and the artifacts found there. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and archaeology of Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Louis Palma Di Cesnola
ISBN-10: 143681765X
ISBN-13: 9781436817653
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 548
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.05lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.11d