Stig Östlund

måndag, mars 25, 2013

Strategic location

 
Cyprus' strategic location between three continents guaranteed it a role in flourishing trade routes. Alexander the Great in 333 B.C. captured the island. After his death, Cyprus was embroiled in the power plays of Alexander's generals, before enjoying a period of stability under the Ptolemy dynasty during which Greek culture became dominant. The Romans invaded in 58 B.C. and held onto Cyprus for nearly five centuries, interrupted by a short period under Cleopatra of Egypt.
Photo: Satellite view of the island. (NASA)




History of Cyprus:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Cyprus





 

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