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Kolossi (area of the castle)

Kolossi, Limassol District · Medieval

Kolossi (area of the castle): a castle in Kolossi, Limassol District. Declared an Ancient Monument in 1915. 7 dated records of work on it, 1950 to 2004, with sources.

Protection

Antiquities Law
  1. 26 November 1915

    Declared an Ancient Monument, No. 13367

    “Tower of Kolossi”

    The Cyprus Gazette of 3 December 1915 (Notice No. 13367), p. 9185, PDF p. 441 Online

  2. 21 February 1924

    Declared an Ancient Monument, No. 113

    “Castle of Colossi with its outbuildings and enclosure”

    The Cyprus Gazette of 29 February 1924 (Notice No. 113), p. 53, PDF p. 72 Online

  3. 10 May 1935

    Scheduled in 1935, First Schedule, Limassol item 2

    “Kolossi Castle together with all its outbuildings and outworks”

    Supplement No. 1 to The Cyprus Gazette No. 2441 of 10 May 1935, A Bill entitled A Law to consolidate and amend the Law relating to Antiquities [the Antiquities Law, 1935], First Schedule, District of Limassol, item 2, p. 325, PDF p. 345 Online

  4. 5 September 1950

    Protection, No. 372

    “Kolossi Castle”

    Supplement No. 3 to The Cyprus Gazette No. 3517 of 13 September 1950, No. 372, The Antiquities Laws, 1935 and 1945: Notice under section 11 (made 5 September 1950), p. 398 Online

What was done when

13 records
  1. 1950

    Work started on an enclosure wall, the repair of the granary and other improvements, financed by a grant from the Order of St. John.

    Repair and conservation

    As printed

    “at Kolossi Castle work started on an enclosure wall, the repair of the granary and other improvements”

    Colonial Office, Report on Cyprus for the Year 1950 (London: HMSO, 1951), p. 53

  2. 1951

    The programme of repairs financed by the Order of St. John was nearly completed.

    Repair and conservation

    As printed

    “At Kolossi the programme of repairs financed by the Order of St. John was nearly completed”

    Colonial Office, Report on Cyprus for the Year 1951 (London: HMSO, 1952), p. 57

  3. 1957

    The roof of the outbuilding was re-surfaced and the reconditioning of the ground-floor rooms of the keep began.

    Repair and conservation

    As printed

    “The roof of the outbuilding at Kolossi Castle was re-surfaced”

    Colonial Office, Cyprus: Report for the Year 1957 (London: HMSO, 1958), p. 87

  4. 1958

    New pavements were laid in the floors of the basement rooms.

    Repair and conservation

    As printed

    “At Kolossi Castle new pavements were laid in the floor of the base ment rooms”

    Colonial Office, Cyprus: Report for the Year 1958 (London: HMSO, 1959), p. 89

  5. 1959

    The area between the keep and the "Sugar Factory" was laid out with paths, steps and terraces connected with the south-west and south entrances then in use.

    Repair and conservation

    As printed

    “at Kolossi Castle the area between the keep and the”

    Colonial Office, Cyprus: Report for the Year 1959 (London: HMSO, 1961), p. 86

  6. 1996

    Medieval kastro repaired in 1996.

    Repair and conservation

    Dimos Christou, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1996», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 121 (1997), pp. 891-933, pp. 906, 932; Sophoklis Hadjisavvas, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1997», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 122 (1998), pp. 663-703, p. 673; Sophoklis Hadjisavvas, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1998», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 123 (1999), pp. 599-633, p. 611; Pavlos Flourentzos, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 2003 et 2004», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 128 (2004), pp. 1635-1708, p. 1663

  7. 2004

    Restricted excavation to the west of the kastro in 2004.

    Excavation

    Dimos Christou, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1996», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 121 (1997), pp. 891-933, pp. 906, 932; Sophoklis Hadjisavvas, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1997», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 122 (1998), pp. 663-703, p. 673; Sophoklis Hadjisavvas, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1998», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 123 (1999), pp. 599-633, p. 611; Pavlos Flourentzos, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 2003 et 2004», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 128 (2004), pp. 1635-1708, p. 1663

  8. Undated

    Castle at Kolossi; excavation to the west revealed a rock-cut underground space with mixed finds from Cypro-Classical to Ottoman periods.

    Excavation

    Dimos Christou, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1995», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 120 (1996), pp. 1051-1100, p. 1072; Pavlos Flourentzos, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 2005», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 130 (2006), pp. 873-919 (trans. Sabine Fourrier), p. 902

  9. Undated

    Consolidation and restoration works.

    Repair and conservation

    Dimos Christou, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1994», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 119 (1995), pp. 799-838, p. 838; Pavlos Flourentzos, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 2003 et 2004», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 128 (2004), pp. 1635-1708, p. 1704; Pavlos Flourentzos, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 2005», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 130 (2006), pp. 873-919 (trans. Sabine Fourrier), p. 916

  10. Undated

    Kastro de Kolossi: major restoration work.

    Repair and conservation

    Dimos Christou, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1994», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 119 (1995), pp. 799-838, p. 838; Pavlos Flourentzos, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 2003 et 2004», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 128 (2004), pp. 1635-1708, p. 1704; Pavlos Flourentzos, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 2005», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 130 (2006), pp. 873-919 (trans. Sabine Fourrier), p. 916

  11. Undated

    Medieval kastro of the Knights of Saint John; trench west of the ruined building revealed a wall, probably of the first kastro (early 13th century), and a circular tower.

    Excavation

    Dimos Christou, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1996», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 121 (1997), pp. 891-933, pp. 906, 932; Sophoklis Hadjisavvas, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1997», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 122 (1998), pp. 663-703, p. 673; Sophoklis Hadjisavvas, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1998», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 123 (1999), pp. 599-633, p. 611; Pavlos Flourentzos, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 2003 et 2004», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 128 (2004), pp. 1635-1708, p. 1663

  12. Undated

    Repairs completed.

    Repair and conservation

    As printed

    “Repairs on Kolossi Castle were also completed.”

    A. PAPAGEORGHIOU, "Activities of the Department of Antiquities in the Field of the Conservation and Restoration of Ancient Monuments 1960-73", Cyprus Today vol. 11, no. 5-6 (September–December 1973), pp. 11–20, p. 16.

  13. Undated

    Restoration continued; preparation of an exhibition in the castle.

    Repair and conservation

    Dimos Christou, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1994», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 119 (1995), pp. 799-838, p. 838; Pavlos Flourentzos, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 2003 et 2004», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 128 (2004), pp. 1635-1708, p. 1704; Pavlos Flourentzos, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 2005», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 130 (2006), pp. 873-919 (trans. Sabine Fourrier), p. 916

In the literature

31
  1. 1949

    After a visit in November by Lord Wakehurst, Prior of the Order of St. John (which owns a small share in the castle), the Order offered £1,500 towards its repair and improvement; the offer was accepted, the work to start in 1950.

    As printed

    “an offer was received from the Order to contribute £ 1,500 towards the repair and improvement of the Castle”

    Colonial Office, Report on Cyprus for the Year 1949 (London: HMSO, 1950), p. 46

  2. 1959

    The access road to the castle was asphalted with Colonial Development and Welfare funds.

    As printed

    “those to Vouni Palace and Kolossi Castle were asphalted”

    Colonial Office, Cyprus: Report for the Year 1959 (London: HMSO, 1961), p. 87

  3. 1962

    Passengers of the tourist ships 'Athens' and 'Acropolis' landing at Limassol are taken on an excursion to Kolossi, Kourion and the Sanctuary of Apollo (May 1962).

    As printed

    “οἱ δὲ μεταφερόμενοι δι' αὐτοῦ περιηγηταὶ θὰ ἐκτελοῦν ἐπίσκεψιν εἰς Λεμεσὸν, Κολόσσιν, Κούριον καὶ Ἱερὸν τοῦ Ἀπόλλωνος.”

    Press and Information Office, Republic of Cyprus, press release "Επισκέψεις τουριστικών σκαφών", 1962-05-25 (piopressreleases.com.cy, s_id 1963)

  4. 1963

    A tourism release on Cyprus states that Commandaria wine was first made by the Order of St John of Jerusalem at Kolossi castle (1963).

    As printed

    “Τό πατροπαράδοτον γλυκό κρασί "Κουμανδαρία" κατεσκευάσθη κατά πρώτον υπό του Τάγματος Αγίου Ιωάννου Ιεροσολύμων εις τό φρούριον Κολοσσού.”

    Press and Information Office, Republic of Cyprus, press release "Διακοπαί εις την ηλιόλουστον Κύπρον", 1963-08-12 (piopressreleases.com.cy, s_id 3549)

  5. 1963

    About 300 European tourists from the cruise ship Hermes, due at Limassol on 11 May 1963, are to visit Kolossi Tower with Kourion and the Temple of Apollo.

    As printed

    “ἀναμένεται νά καταπλεύση είς Λεμεσόν τό ἀτμόπλοιον "Ἑρμῆς" μεταφέρον περί τούς 300 εὐρωπαίους περιηγητάς”

    Press and Information Office, Republic of Cyprus, press release "Άφιξις περιηγητών", 1963-05-08 (piopressreleases.com.cy, s_id 3177)

  6. 1963

    Passengers of a tourist ship due at Limassol on 18 May 1963 are to visit the tower of Kolossi, Kourion and the Temple of Apollo.

    As printed

    “τό "Τιτσέσαρε" μεταφέρον περιηγητάς, οἵτινες θά ἀποβιβασθοῦν πρός ἐπίσκεψιν τοῦ Πύργου Κολοσσίου, τοῦ Κουρίου καί τοῦ ναοῦ τοῦ 'Απόλλωνος”

    Press and Information Office, Republic of Cyprus, press release "Άφιξις περιηγητών", 1963-05-08 (piopressreleases.com.cy, s_id 3177)

25 more
  1. 1965

    Kolossi is on the arrival-day excursion, with Limassol, Kourion and the Sanctuary of Apollo, for part of a group of about 400 French tourists arriving by sea in April 1965.

    As printed

    “Οἱ ὑπόλοιποι 200 ἐπισκέπται θά ἐκδράμουν τήν ἡμέραν τῆς ἀφίξεως των εἰς Λάρνακα, Λεμεσόν, Κολόσσι, Κούριον τό 'Ιερόν τοῦ 'Απόλλωνος”

    Press and Information Office, Republic of Cyprus, press release "Άφιξις Γάλλων περιηγητών", 1965-04-22 (piopressreleases.com.cy, s_id 10211)

  2. 1966

    The medieval tower of Kolossi is on the programme of a visiting party of Athenian newspaper editors, 3 October 1966.

    As printed

    “Εις Μεσαιωνικόν Πύργον Κολοσσού”

    Press and Information Office, Republic of Cyprus, press release "Πρόγραμμα επισκέψεως πολιτικών συντακτών και άλλων μελών της Ενώσεως Συντακτών Αθηναϊκών εφημερίδων εις Κύπρον", 1966-09-28 (piopressreleases.com.cy, s_id 23695)

  3. 1968

    Belgian travel agents visit Kolossi castle, then the theatre of Kourion and the Temple of Apollo, 8 November 1968.

    As printed

    “this morning visited Kolossi castle, the ancient theatre of Curium and the temple of Apollo and then proceeded to Paphos, where they saw the mosaics and the tombs of the kings.”

    Press and Information Office, Republic of Cyprus, press release "Οι Βέλγοι ταξιδιωτικοί πράκτορες εις Πάφον και Πλάτρες", 1968-11-08 (piopressreleases.com.cy, s_id 35262)

  4. 1968

    British travel agents, guests of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, visit Kolossi castle on their way to Paphos (November 1968).

    As printed

    “On their way they visited Kolossi Castle, the ancient Theatre and the Temple of Apollo at Curium and the Rock of Romios (birthplace of Aphrodite).”

    Press and Information Office, Republic of Cyprus, press release "Mr. Toutoushkin visits Troodos", 1968-11-30 (piopressreleases.com.cy, s_id 35451)

  5. 1968

    Dutch travel agents visit Kolossi castle, then the theatre and Temple of Apollo at Kourion, 20 November 1968.

    As printed

    “this morning visited Kolossi castle, the ancient theatre and the temple of Apollo at Curium and the birth-place of Aphrodite.”

    Press and Information Office, Republic of Cyprus, press release "Οι Ολλανδοί ταξιδιωτικοί πράκτορες εις Πάφον και Τρόοδος", 1968-11-20 (piopressreleases.com.cy, s_id 35355)

  6. 1969

    British travel agents, guests of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, visit Kolossi castle near Limassol, November 1969.

    As printed

    “the Ancient Theatre of Curium, Phassouri Plantations, and the Colossi Castle”

    Press and Information Office, Republic of Cyprus, press release "Οι Βρεττανοί ταξιδιωτικοί πράκτορες επισκέπτονται την Λεμεσόν", 1969-11-13 (piopressreleases.com.cy, s_id 40814)

  7. 1969

    British travel agents, guests of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, visit Kolossi castle with the theatre of Kourion and the Temple of Apollo, February 1969.

    As printed

    “where they visited various hotels in the town, Kolossi Castle, Curium Theatre and the Temple of Apollo.”

    Press and Information Office, Republic of Cyprus, press release "Οι Βρεττανοί ταξιδιωτικοί πράκτορες εις Λάρνακα και Λεμεσόν", 1969-02-12 (piopressreleases.com.cy, s_id 37267)

  8. 1970

    Sir Fife Clark and Lady Clark visit Kolossi, with Limassol, Kourion and the Temple of Apollo, November 1970.

    As printed

    “Χθὲς ἐπεσκέφθησαν τὴν Λεμεσόν, τὸ Κολόσσι, τὸ Κούριον καὶ τὸ Ἱερόν τοῦ Ἀπόλλωνος.”

    Press and Information Office, Republic of Cyprus, press release "Επισκέψεις του Σέρ Φάϊφ Κλάρκ", 1970-11-08 (piopressreleases.com.cy, s_id 46671)

  9. 1972

    Visiting British journalists stop at Kolossi castle on their way to Paphos, September 1972.

    As printed

    “μετέβησαν εις Πάφον, επισκεφθέντες καθ'οδόν τό Φρούριον Κολοσσίου, τό 'Αρχαίον Θέατρον Κουρίου και τό 'Ιερόν του 'Απόλλωνος”

    Press and Information Office, Republic of Cyprus, press release "Αι Επισκέψεις των Βρετανικών Δημοσιογράφων", 1972-09-20 (piopressreleases.com.cy, s_id 79396)

  10. 1972

    Visiting British wine writers stop at Kolossi castle on their way to Paphos, September 1972.

    As printed

    “visiting, on their way, Colossi Castle, the Curium Ancient Theatre and the Sanctuary of Apollo.”

    Press and Information Office, Republic of Cyprus, press release "The British wine Whiters Visits", 1972-09-20 (piopressreleases.com.cy, s_id 79397)

  11. 1973

    British journalists, guests of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, visit Kolossi castle on their way to Paphos, 23 September 1973.

    As printed

    “On their way, they visited the Colossi Castle, the Ancient Theatre of Curium and the Apollo Sanctuary.”

    Press and Information Office, Republic of Cyprus, press release "Αι σημεριναί Επισκέψεις των Βρεττανών Δημοσιογράφων", 1973-09-23 (piopressreleases.com.cy, s_id 80320)

  12. 1973

    The visiting Italian Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs (printed 'Mr. Petini') visits Kolossi castle with the Temple of Apollo and the theatre of Kourion, 8 December 1973.

    As printed

    “In the afternoon, Mr. Petini visited the Temple of Apollo, the Theatre of Curium and the Colossi Castle.”

    Press and Information Office, Republic of Cyprus, press release "Αι σημεριναί επισκέψεις του Ιταλού Υφυπουργού Εξωτερικών", 1973-12-08 (piopressreleases.com.cy, s_id 64816)

  13. 2000

    Venue of the 'La vigne et le vin' exhibition and lectures during the European Days of Culture.

    Sophoklis Hadjisavvas, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 2000», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 125 (2001), pp. 743-777, p. 743

  14. 2006

    Extensive work at the medieval castle of Kolossi for general improvements (named with Larnaka Castle in the Ancient Monuments section).

    Pavlos Flourentzos, Annual Report of the Department of Antiquities for the Year 2006 (Lefkosia 2008), p. 12

  15. Undated

    Castle built by Knights Templar and Knights of St. John at Colossi near Limassol; the text says it is still intact and practically undamaged.

    As printed

    “At Colossi they built their castle (still intact today and practically undamaged) and their stores.”

    K. KORALLIS, "Commandaria", Cyprus Today vol. 1, no. 5 (September–October 1963), pp. 20–22, p. 20.

  16. Undated

    Castle linked to the sugar mill; the text says it was built in the 15th century under Louis de Magnac.

    Dimos Christou, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1995», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 120 (1996), pp. 1051-1100, p. 1072; Pavlos Flourentzos, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 2005», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 130 (2006), pp. 873-919 (trans. Sabine Fourrier), p. 902

  17. Undated

    Castle near Limassol, cited as an example of Crusader-period military architecture.

    As printed

    “Kolossi Castle near Limassol”

    Pefkios Georghiades, "A Brief Introduction to Cyprus Architecture", Cyprus Today vol. 3, no. 3 (May–June 1965), pp. 20–21, p. 20.

  18. Undated

    Castle west of the Kolossi mill, mentioned as belonging to the same order.

    Dimos Christou, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1996», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 121 (1997), pp. 891-933, pp. 906, 932; Sophoklis Hadjisavvas, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1997», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 122 (1998), pp. 663-703, p. 673; Sophoklis Hadjisavvas, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1998», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 123 (1999), pp. 599-633, p. 611; Pavlos Flourentzos, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 2003 et 2004», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 128 (2004), pp. 1635-1708, p. 1663

  19. Undated

    Central building of the Grand Commanderie of the Knights Templar, shown in the background of the Commandaria stamp.

    As printed

    “In the background of the design is the Kolossi Castle which was the Headquarters of the "Grande Commandarie".”

    Anon., "Cyprus Commemorative Stamps", Cyprus Today vol. 2, no. 5 (September–October 1964), pp. 23–24, PDF p. 29.

  20. Undated

    Famous castle near Limassol.

    As printed

    “the famous Kolossi Castle”

    SAVVA SP. PATSALIDES, "Cyprus, Island of Aphrodite and Homer", Cyprus Today vol. 10, no. 3-4 (May–August 1972), pp. 24–27, p. 26.

  21. Undated

    Kastro of Kolossi, west of the mill; mentioned as belonging to the Knights of Saint John together with the mill.

    Dimos Christou, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1996», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 121 (1997), pp. 891-933, pp. 906, 932; Sophoklis Hadjisavvas, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1997», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 122 (1998), pp. 663-703, p. 673; Sophoklis Hadjisavvas, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1998», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 123 (1999), pp. 599-633, p. 611; Pavlos Flourentzos, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 2003 et 2004», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 128 (2004), pp. 1635-1708, p. 1663

  22. Undated

    Knights Templar Grande Commanderie where wine was produced, known as vin de la Commanderie.

    As printed

    “The Knights Templar who established their Grande Commanderie at Kolossi produced their own wine”

    Sophocles Hadjisavvas, "Wine Culture in Cyprus", Cyprus Today vol. 45, no. 1 (January–March 2007), pp. 12–21, p. 20.

  23. Undated

    Listed among places of interest near Limassol.

    As printed

    “Kolossi Casde, the Temple of Apollo,”

    Anon., "Cyprus tourism revitalized", Cyprus Today vol. 13, no. 5-6 (September–December 1975), pp. 37–41, p. 40.

  24. Undated

    Medieval headquarters of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem where Commandaria wine has been made since the early crusades.

    As printed

    “the Kolossi Castle, the Medieval H.Q. of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem”

    S. Patsalides, "In Search of the Unusual Tourist Treasures of Cyprus", Cyprus Today vol. 7, no. 2-3 (April–September 1969), pp. 12–17, p. 15.

  25. Undated

    Templars' castle rebuilt in the fifteenth century by Grand Commander Louis de Magnac, blazoned with coats of arms of two Grand Masters.

    As printed

    “The Castle of Kolossi became the Templars’ headquaters after the Holy Land was lost.”

    Anon., "A Stroll Through Place and Time", Cyprus Today vol. 47, no. 4 (October–December 2009), pp. 3–19, p. 13.

Pictures

33

In our archive · 23

British School at Athens1 photograph1888
  • British School at Athens, Archive, BSA SPHS Image Collection, BSA SPHS/1/0424.1789, «Cyprus: the Castle of the Knights Templars at Kolossi», 1888 Online
Costas and Rita Severis Foundation4 paintings1931–1985
  • painting, 1931
  • painting, 1956
  • painting, 1982--10--14
  • painting, 1985-1988
Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation1 film1961
  • Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (ΡΙΚ), film and video archive, Digital Herodotus item 7469: «ΤΟΥΡΙΣΤΕΣ - ΣΟΦΟΚΛΗΣ ΒΕΝΙΖΕΛΟΣ - ΑΦΙΞΗ ΣΤΗΝ ΚΥΠΡΟ - ΠΕΡΙΗΓΗΣΗ - 1961», 4 September 1961, 00:02:19, 1961-09-04 Online
Cyprus University of Technology3 photographs
  • Cyprus University of Technology, Apsida (Cyprus University of Technology), creator Louis de Magnac: «Kolossi Castle», via Europeana Online
  • Library of Cyprus University of Technology, Apsida (Cyprus University of Technology), creator Sofoklis Aipavlitis; Sofoklis Aipavlitis: «Postcard, Kolossi Castle, Limassol, Cyprus», via Europeana Online
  • UNESCO Chair on Digital Cultural Heritage, Apsida (Cyprus University of Technology), creator Stelios Athrakiotis Photographer; Φωτογράφος Στέλιος Αθρακιώτης: «Μεσαιωνικό κάστρο, Κολόσσι, Λεμεσός», via Europeana Online
Penn Museum (University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology)1 film1969
  • Penn Museum (University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology), film collection, F16-0395, «1969 #52 Cyprus», Watson Kintner, 1969, 17 min, shot list on the Internet Archive, (no timecodes in the shot list), 1969-06-18/1969-06-19 Online

Sources

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  2. 2.Department of Antiquities, Cyprus, «Επισκέψιμα Αρχαία Μνημεία της Κύπρου» (Visitable Ancient Monuments of Cyprus), open dataset, first issued 8 February 2018, modified 16 January 2024, CC BY 4.0, row no. 21 Online
  3. 3.Cyprus University of Technology, Apsida (Cyprus University of Technology), creator Louis de Magnac: «Kolossi Castle», via Europeana Online
  4. 4.Cyprus University of Technology, Apsida (Cyprus University of Technology), creator Digital Heritage Research Lab: «History of Kolossi castle», via Europeana Online
  5. 5.Cyprus University of Technology, Apsida (Cyprus University of Technology), creator Digital Heritage Research Lab: «Images of Kolossi castle's point cloud», via Europeana Online
  6. 6.Cyprus University of Technology, Apsida (Cyprus University of Technology), creator Digital Heritage Research Lab: «Flythrough video presenting Kolossi castle's pointcloud», via Europeana Online
  7. 7.Cyprus University of Technology, Apsida (Cyprus University of Technology), creator Digital Heritage Research Lab: «Orthophoto views of the Kolossi castle», via Europeana Online
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