Tower · Ancient Monument

Watch-tower at Cape Pyla

Pyla, Larnaca District

Watch-tower at Cape Pyla: a tower in Pyla, Larnaca District. Declared an Ancient Monument in 1914.

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Larnaca District, about 35°00′ N, 33°42′ E

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Protection

Antiquities Law
  1. 16 January 1914

    Declared an Ancient Monument, No. 12135

    “Watch-tower at Cape Pyla”

    The Cyprus Gazette No. 12129 of 16 January 1914 (Notice No. 12135), p. 8400, PDF p. 22 Online

  2. 10 May 1935

Sources

  1. 1.The Cyprus Gazette No. 12129 of 16 January 1914 (Notice No. 12135), p. 8400, PDF p. 22 Online
  2. 2.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 Larnaca, item 5, p. 325, PDF p. 345 Online

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