The first signs of civilization in Cyprus,the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea,are traced back to the 9 th millennium B.C.According to tradition,Aphrodite,the ancient goddess of love and beauty,was born f...The first signs of civilization in Cyprus,the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea,are traced back to the 9 th millennium B.C.According to tradition,Aphrodite,the ancient goddess of love and beauty,was born from the foam of the sea on the southwestern coast of Cyprus,near the ancient city of Paphos.Cyprus shares a maritime border with:Egypt 300 km to the south,Lebanon 108 km to the east and Turkey 71 km to the north,while inland Greece lies 800 km to the north-west.This small,modern European state has developed its own unique character,harmoniously blending various cultural influences through its multifaceted interaction with neighboring countries,but maintaining its Greek character.展开更多
文摘The first signs of civilization in Cyprus,the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea,are traced back to the 9 th millennium B.C.According to tradition,Aphrodite,the ancient goddess of love and beauty,was born from the foam of the sea on the southwestern coast of Cyprus,near the ancient city of Paphos.Cyprus shares a maritime border with:Egypt 300 km to the south,Lebanon 108 km to the east and Turkey 71 km to the north,while inland Greece lies 800 km to the north-west.This small,modern European state has developed its own unique character,harmoniously blending various cultural influences through its multifaceted interaction with neighboring countries,but maintaining its Greek character.
