Rescue excavationOccupied north after 1974
Famagusta harbour: rescue of a Hellenistic tomb (2025)
2025 · Famagusta-harbour tombs
A Hellenistic tomb found at Famagusta port in June 2025, after which the area was placed under protection and excavation began.
This fieldwork took place after the Turkish invasion of 1974, in the north of Cyprus, which Turkey has occupied since then. It was carried out without the permission of the Republic of Cyprus, the island's only recognised state, whose Department of Antiquities does not recognise permits issued in the occupied areas.
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Where the work took place
- Ground above 200, 500, 1,000 m
Site
- 1Famagusta-harbour tombs (approx.)
The project
A Hellenistic tomb was reported at the port of Famagusta in June 20251. The area was placed under protection and excavation began1. Famagusta has been in the area occupied by Turkey since the invasion of 1974, so any work there was done without the permission of the Republic of Cyprus. Who carried out the excavation is not recorded.
What was found
Periods
Further reading online
1 page- Ancient tomb uncovered at Gazimağusa Portbrtk.net · June 2025
Related
Other fieldwork at Famagusta-harbour tombs · 1
References
- 1.2025, Ancient tomb uncovered at Gazimağusa Port, BRTK.
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