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Mosques of Cyprus |
Collection title
CyBC CollectionID
CBC00008Source
CYBC (CY)First broadcast date
03/01/2000Production year
2000Abstract
The documentary features the sixteen Mosques located in the non-occupied by the Turkish Army area of Cyprus. Most of them were Byzantine Churches that have been converted into mosques during the Ottoman period. Today, these mosques are considered as Historical Monuments and afford special protection and financial support by the Government of Cyprus. In this programme special emphasis is given to the efforts for restoration and preservation of the mosques by the Department of Antiquities. Hala Soultan Tekke in Larnaka - Graphics showing the budget allocation for the restoration of Mosques - The Mosque of Bayraktar, Old city of Nicosia - Taht-El-Kale Mosque, Old city of Nicosia - Kebir Mosque, Larnaka - Zouchouri Mosque, Larnaka. Byzantine Churches converted into mosques such as the Omerie Mosque, Old city of Nicosia, the Arablar Mosque, Old city of Nicosia, the Mosque of Agia Aikaterini Church, Larnaka - Tousla Mosque, Larnaka.Type
videoProduction companies
- CyBC - Own production
Broadcaster
CYBC - TV - CYBC1Audiovisual form
DocumentaryPrimary theme
ArchitectureSecondary themes
- Historical heritages / Ottoman Empire
- Society and way of life / Religious Practices
- Art, Culture and Knowledge / Fine arts / Painting
Credits / Cast
- Xatzipanagis Panikos - Author of existing work
- Xatzipanagis Panikos - Speaker
- Orphanides Akis - Director
Period of events
- From 1500 to 1800
Map locations
- Cyprus - East
Original language
GrecMedia running time
28m15
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