The Varying Geographical Names in the Island of Cyprus, Recorded by the Travellers Since 23 BC
Prof. Dr. Ata Atun
Near East University & SAMTAY Foundation
(2017)
Description
This linguistic and historical study documents the numerous names given to Cyprus and its geographic locations over three millennia, cataloging approximately 1,000 different versions of place names recorded by travelers from various linguistic backgrounds as ownership of the island changed hands through centuries of successive civilizations.
Keywords
Cyprus Toponymy, Historical Geography, Linguistic Studies, Cartography, Travel Literature