Linobambaki
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The Linobambaki or Linovamvaki were a Crypto-Christian community in Cyprus, predominantly of Catholic and Greek Orthodox descent who were persecuted for their religion during Ottoman rule. They assimi
Hassan Pouli (Hasan Bulli), a historical figure in Cypriot folklore
Ottoman Cyprus
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The Eyalet of Cyprus was an eyalet/province of the Ottoman Empire made up of the island of Cyprus, which was annexed into the Empire in 1571. The Ottomans changed the way they administered Cyprus mult
Linobambaki
…Linovamvaki were a Crypto-Christian community in Cyprus, predominantly of Catholic and Greek Orthodox descent who were persecuted for their religion during Ottoman rule. They assimilated into the Turkish Cypriot community during British rule. The word Linobambaki comes from Greek Λινοβάμβακοι, which derives from the…
Chalcography depicting Famagusta in 1703
The Hala Sultan Tekke, built in 1817, was one of many landmarks constructed by the Ottoman Turks in Cyprus.
The Limassol Medieval Castle was rebuilt in 1590 by the Ottomans.
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