Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Nitovikla, a significant archaeological site located in the Karpas Peninsula, features a well-preserved fortress dating back to the Middle Cypriot III period (1725-1600 BCE). The fortress, constructed with Cyclopean masonry, exhibits a square layout with towers flanking three corners and the entrance, enclosing an internal courtyard with a water cistern. The strategic location on a hill allowed it to serve as a formidable defensive structure. Additionally, the site includes tombs from the same period, indicating its dual role in defense and burial. The fortress remained in use through the Late Cypriot I period (1450 BCE), offering valuable insights into the defensive architecture and burial practices of the Bronze Age in Cyprus.
Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Water Management Features
Burial and Funerary Structures
Historical Timeline
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- Cyprus
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