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Ancient Cyprus (Room 72)
The A G Leventis Gallery
4500 BC – AD 330
The geographical position of Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean has led to a rich mix of cultural influences on the island throughout its history.
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Limestone statue of a bearded worshipper 600-580 BC
More informationLimestone statue of a bearded worshipper 600-580 BC
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Gold-plated bronze pin 200-100 BC
More informationGold-plated bronze pin 200-100 BC
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Bronze wheeled vessel stand 1225-1100 BC
More informationBronze wheeled vessel stand 1225-1100 BC
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Copper ingot in the shape of an oxhide 1225-1150 BC
More informationCopper ingot in the shape of an oxhide 1225-1150 BC
The objects on display in Room 72 were all made or found there and illustrate Cypriot culture and civilisation from its earliest known times to the end of the Roman period.
Stone, bronze and terracotta sculptures, gold jewellery and a range of ceramics reflect the diversity of Cypriot style and the rich natural resources found on the island at the time.
