Destruction of Cultural Property
in the Northern Part
of Cyprus
and Violations of International Law
Executive Summary
Due to the military invasion by Turkey in July and August 1974, the Republic
of Cyprus has been de facto divided into two separate areas: the southern area
under the Government of Cyprus, which is recognized as the only legitimate
government; and the northern area, amounting to approximately 36 percent of the
territory, under the non-recognized, illegal, and unilaterally declared
“Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” (“TRNC”). As documented, the northern
part of Cyprus has experienced a vast destruction and pillage of religious
sites and objects during the armed conflict and continuing occupation.
In addition, a large number of religious and archaeological objects have
been illegally exported and subsequently sold in art markets. The Republic of
Cyprus has asserted its ownership over its religious and archaeological sites
located in Cyprus through use of its domestic legislation. The Cyprus
government and the Church of Cyprus claim that such religious sites constitute
part of Cyprus’ cultural property and are of paramount importance to the
collective history and memory of the people of Cyprus as a nation, as well as
to humankind. In a few instances, Cyprus, either through diplomatic channels or
through legal action, has been successful in repatriating religious and
archaeological objects.
Για ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑ πατήστε εδώ.
THE LOSS OF A CIVILIZATION Destruction of cultural heritage in occupied Cyprus. ΔΕΙΤΕ το εδώ.
THE LOSS OF A CIVILIZATION Destruction of cultural heritage in occupied Cyprus. ΔΕΙΤΕ το εδώ.
ΛΕΞΕΙΣ-ΚΛΕΙΔΙΑ: ΚΥΠΡΟΣ, ΚΑΤΕΧΟΜΕΝΑ, ΑΤΤΙΛΑΣ, ΤΟΥΡΚΙΑ, ΔΙΕΘΝΕΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟ, ΑΡΧΑΙΟΚΑΠΗΛΙΕΣ, ΚΑΤΑΣΤΡΟΡΦΕΣ ΑΡΧΑΙΟΛΟΓΙΚΩΝ ΧΩΡΩΝ, 1974
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