The story of the murder of Arap Ali takes place in Famagusta. It is the sad story of brave a man who was the victim of British bayonets, according to certain sources. Others say he was killed and then dragged behind a car, and still others say he was left ... more info >>
In the Walledcity, flywheels with sharp knives are installed to prevent Ottoman army from entering into the castle. With the Ottomans unable to enter the castle, Canbulat Pasha attempts to stop the flywheel on his horse, to pave the way for the Ottoman army. On his white horse, he enters ... more info >>
During World War II, the countries that were under control of the UK were experiencing famine, including the Walled City of Famagusta.Famagusta residents, trapped within the City Walls, started eating crows to survive. From that day on, Famagusta residents came to be known as `Garga` (means `crow` in the Turkish ... more info >>
In 1954 I started working for the Antiquities Department during the British Period. Our first Director was an English man, Mr. Meadow. Then, I worked with two Greek Cypriots, Mr. Digio and Mr. Karayorgi. Mr. Mogabgab, a Lebanese-origin Maronite, who was the archaeologist responsible for the Famagusta district. I was ... more info >>
