Standing majestically near the old harbor of Limassol, Cyprus, Limassol Castle stands as a testament to Cyprus’s rich and complex history, embodying the island’s role as a crossroads of civilizations. From its Byzantine origins through its transformation into a modern museum, the castle has continuously adapted to serve the needs of each era while preserving… Read More »
Did you know the seeds of what we call artificial intelligence today were sown millennia ago? It is absolutely mind blowing that we can draw a straight line connecting ancient cultures to the algorithms reshaping our world right now. Who would have guessed that the Phoenicians, that relatively tiny group of traders, would lay some… Read More »
The Canadian Institute uses Scripta-Antiqua as its electronic library. The Canadian Institute in Egypt will not accept any written works, such as articles, books, reviews, essays, or other written works, that do not have an ISBN number. ISBN numbers in Canada and internationally are free of charge. You need to know that Canadian electronic publication… Read More »
Top Kinisis Travel Public Ltd. is a leading travel and tourism company in Cyprus, established in 1987 and listed on the Cyprus Stock Exchange. It provides a wide range of services for both leisure and business travelers, including holiday packages, flight ticketing, hotel reservations, car rentals, and mini-cruises. The agency is particularly well-known for its… Read More »
The file“Metrology.pdf” provides an overview of how measurement systems in ancient Cyprus developed between 2000 BC and 400 BC, influenced significantly by Egyptian and Phoenician traditions. It explores the archaeological evidence from sites like Kition and Idalion, illustrating how standardized measurements were crucial for trade, architecture, and cultural exchange. The document details specific units like the Egyptian royal cubit and hekat system, as well as the Phoenician cubit and shekel system, showcasing their practical… Read More »
The document, titled “From Clay Tablets to AI: The Alphabet’s Revolutionary Journey and Its Parallel with Modern Artificial Intelligence” by Dr. Antoine Hirscha and Claude 4 Opus, presents a comprehensive analysis of the alphabet’s historical development and draws direct parallels with the rise of artificial intelligence. It traces the alphabet’s origins from Proto-Sinaitic script through… Read More »
Marion in Kipris If you are looking for specific sources about “Kipris” and its historical significance, please consult academic works on ancient Cyprus, such as: “The Archaeology of Ancient Cyprus” by D. Michaelides. “Cyprus: An Island Apart” by E.H. G. Wright. “A History of Cyprus” by George Hill, which provides detailed insights into the island’s… Read More »
The Phoenicians were a Semitic people who called themselves Kinahu, or Canaanites, after the whole region, although their cities were only located on the narrow coastal strip of modern Lebanon. They were known to the Greeks as Phoinikes, the “purple men”, perhaps because one of their most coveted products was the famous Tyrian purple cloth,… Read More »
A Tale of Two Cities: Kition and Idalion Steele PM. Phoenician. In: A Linguistic History of Ancient Cyprus: The Non-Greek Languages, and Their Relations with Greek, c.1600–300 BC. Cambridge Classical Studies. Cambridge University Press; 2013:173-234. The rivalry between Kition and Idalion in ancient Cyprus can be understood within the broader context of political, economic, and… Read More »
Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, has often been studied in isolation; however, her origins and attributes reveal significant connections with various Near Eastern deities. This article explores the syncretism between Aphrodite and prominent Near Eastern goddesses, particularly Ishtar/Inanna and Astarte, examining their shared qualities, iconography, and cultural significance. By analyzing ancient texts,… Read More »