Events Tagged: "Cyprus"

Cyprus copper mining begins - island becomes primary copper source for Bronze Age, name 'copper' derives from 'Cyprus'

Greek settlement of Cyprus - sub-Mycenaean culture established by refugees and migrants

St. Barnabas martyred in Cyprus - companion of Paul, stoned to death by Jews in Salamis

Kitos War (Diaspora Revolt) - Jewish rebellions in Cyprus, Cyrenaica, Egypt, Mesopotamia against Rome, massive casualties

Venice acquires Cyprus - last Queen Caterina Cornaro abdicates, Venice gains valuable sugar and wine producing kingdom